Programs for Individuals & Families
Explore subsidies and grants available for individuals and families across Canada
Showing 19 programs
Canada Greener Homes Grant
Get up to $5,000 to make energy-efficient retrofits to your home
Benefits:
Up to $5,000 for energy-efficient home improvements
Ontario Energy Support Program
Monthly credit on your energy bill if you have a low income
Benefits:
Monthly credit of $35-$75 on electricity bill
Canada Learning Bond
Government contribution to your child's education savings
Benefits:
Up to $2,000 for post-secondary education
Disability Tax Credit
Tax credit for individuals with severe and prolonged impairments
Benefits:
Tax credit up to $8,870 annually
Resettlement Assistance Program
Financial support for government-assisted refugees
Benefits:
Monthly financial support and settlement services
Ontario Child Care Subsidy
Help with child care costs for eligible families
Benefits:
Partial or full payment of licensed child care fees
BC Housing Income Assistance
Rental assistance for low-income seniors and families
Benefits:
Monthly rental assistance
Guaranteed Income Supplement
Monthly payment for low-income seniors receiving OAS
Benefits:
Monthly supplement up to $1,065
Alberta Low-Income Transit Pass
Discounted transit passes for low-income individuals
Benefits:
Reduced monthly transit pass cost
Quebec School Supplies Allowance
Financial assistance for school supplies and materials
Benefits:
Annual allowance for school supplies
Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits
Income replacement if you cannot work due to illness
Benefits:
Up to 55% of earnings for up to 15 weeks
Manitoba Rental Housing Benefit
Direct financial assistance to help with rent costs
Benefits:
Monthly rental subsidy
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
Free language training for permanent residents and protected persons
Benefits:
Free language classes and assessment
Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program
Services to help newcomers settle and integrate into Canadian society
Benefits:
Orientation, counseling, and community connections
Foreign Credential Recognition Program
Support for getting your foreign credentials recognized in Canada
Benefits:
Assessment and support for credential recognition
Ontario Bridge Training Program
Help internationally trained individuals enter their profession in Ontario
Benefits:
Training and workplace experience
Refugee Housing Support
Temporary housing assistance for refugees
Benefits:
Temporary accommodation and housing support
BC Settlement and Integration Services
Comprehensive settlement services for newcomers in BC
Benefits:
Language training, employment services, community connections
Newcomer Education and Training
Educational upgrading and skills training for newcomers
Benefits:
Skills training and educational programs