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Programs for Individuals & Families

Explore subsidies and grants available for individuals and families across Canada

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energy
Canada Greener Homes Grant

Get up to $5,000 to make energy-efficient retrofits to your home

Federal
$5,000
For:
families
low-income

Benefits:

Up to $5,000 for energy-efficient home improvements

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energy
Ontario Energy Support Program

Monthly credit on your energy bill if you have a low income

ON
$35-$75/month
For:
low-income
families
seniors

Benefits:

Monthly credit of $35-$75 on electricity bill

education
Canada Learning Bond

Government contribution to your child's education savings

Federal
$2,000
For:
families
low-income

Benefits:

Up to $2,000 for post-secondary education

disability
Disability Tax Credit

Tax credit for individuals with severe and prolonged impairments

Federal
$8,870/year
For:
disabled

Benefits:

Tax credit up to $8,870 annually

newcomers
Resettlement Assistance Program

Financial support for government-assisted refugees

Federal
Varies
For:
newcomers

Benefits:

Monthly financial support and settlement services

childcare
Ontario Child Care Subsidy

Help with child care costs for eligible families

ON
Varies
For:
families
low-income

Benefits:

Partial or full payment of licensed child care fees

housing
BC Housing Income Assistance

Rental assistance for low-income seniors and families

BC
Up to $700/month
For:
seniors
families
low-income

Benefits:

Monthly rental assistance

affordability
Guaranteed Income Supplement

Monthly payment for low-income seniors receiving OAS

Federal
Up to $1,065/month
For:
seniors
low-income

Benefits:

Monthly supplement up to $1,065

affordability
Alberta Low-Income Transit Pass

Discounted transit passes for low-income individuals

AB
50% discount
For:
low-income
families
seniors

Benefits:

Reduced monthly transit pass cost

education
Quebec School Supplies Allowance

Financial assistance for school supplies and materials

QC
Up to $150/year
For:
families
low-income
students

Benefits:

Annual allowance for school supplies

healthcare
Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits

Income replacement if you cannot work due to illness

Federal
Up to $668/week
For:
low-income

Benefits:

Up to 55% of earnings for up to 15 weeks

housing
Manitoba Rental Housing Benefit

Direct financial assistance to help with rent costs

MB
Up to $400/month
For:
families
low-income

Benefits:

Monthly rental subsidy

newcomers
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

Free language training for permanent residents and protected persons

Federal
Free
For:
newcomers

Benefits:

Free language classes and assessment

newcomers
Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program

Services to help newcomers settle and integrate into Canadian society

Federal
Free
For:
newcomers

Benefits:

Orientation, counseling, and community connections

employment
Foreign Credential Recognition Program

Support for getting your foreign credentials recognized in Canada

Federal
Varies
For:
newcomers

Benefits:

Assessment and support for credential recognition

employment
Ontario Bridge Training Program

Help internationally trained individuals enter their profession in Ontario

ON
Free
For:
newcomers

Benefits:

Training and workplace experience

housing
Refugee Housing Support

Temporary housing assistance for refugees

Federal
Varies
For:
newcomers

Benefits:

Temporary accommodation and housing support

newcomers
BC Settlement and Integration Services

Comprehensive settlement services for newcomers in BC

BC
Free
For:
newcomers

Benefits:

Language training, employment services, community connections

education
Newcomer Education and Training

Educational upgrading and skills training for newcomers

Federal
Varies
For:
newcomers

Benefits:

Skills training and educational programs