For anyone in Ontario who may be owed money by the government, at any income.
Government benefits and money help, with who qualifies and how to apply.
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You likely qualify if: Household income of $62,000 or less; Over 65, 60 to 64 on GIS, or on disability benefits;...
Deadline November 2, 2026in 24 daysAdd to calendar
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Up to $8,157 a year
You likely qualify if: Parent or caregiver living with a child under 18; Mainly responsible for the child's care;...
Next payment October 20, 2026in 11 daysAdd to calendar
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Check on the official siteSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Up to $890 a year
You likely qualify if: Canadian tax residents 19 or older; Or under 19 with a partner or your own child; Low or...
Paid every three months.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Check on the official siteSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
Up to $2,813
You likely qualify if: Canadian residents 19 or older; Working, with a low income; Full-time students over 13 weeks...
Next payment October 9, 2026todayAdd to calendar
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Check on the official siteSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
Up to $1,488
You likely qualify if: Live in Ontario; Low to moderate income; File a tax return each year.
Next payment October 9, 2026todayAdd to calendar
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-877-627-6645Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
Up to $1,760 a year
You likely qualify if: Ontario families with children under 18; Getting the Canada Child Benefit; Low to moderate...
Next payment October 20, 2026in 11 daysAdd to calendar
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-888-789-4199Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Canadian tax residents; No private dental insurance; Family net income under $90,000.
Applications for the 2026-2027 benefit period are open.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Up to $204.20 a month
You likely qualify if: People aged 18 to 64; Approved for the disability tax credit; Citizen, PR, protected person...
Apply any time.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: A severe and prolonged impairment; Lasting, or expected to last, 12+ months; Or a family...
Apply any time.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Up to $729 a week
You likely qualify if: Lost your job, or sick, pregnant, a new parent or caregiving; Regular: 420 to 700 insurable...
Apply as soon as you stop working: if you apply more than 4 weeks after your last day of work, you may lose benefits.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Modest family income (limits on their page); A simple tax situation; Not self-employed, no...
Clinics are usually open from February to the end of April, and some are open year-round.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
Up to $838.75 a month
You likely qualify if: People 65 or older; Canadian citizen or legal resident; Lived in Canada 10+ years since age 18.
Next payment October 28, 2026in 19 daysAdd to calendar
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
Up to $1,138.90 a month
You likely qualify if: People 65 or older who get the OAS pension; Living in Canada; Low income (limits on their page).
Next payment October 28, 2026in 19 daysAdd to calendar
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Up to $1,507.65 a month at 65
Most people get less.
You likely qualify if: People at least 60 years old; Made at least one valid CPP contribution.
Next payment October 28, 2026in 19 daysAdd to calendar
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ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Up to $1,741.20 a month
You likely qualify if: People aged 18 to 65; A long-term disability that stops all work; Paid into the CPP in 4 of...
Next payment October 28, 2026in 19 daysAdd to calendar
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
Up to $92 a month
You likely qualify if: Ontario seniors 65 or older; Getting OAS and GIS; Lived in Ontario the past 12 months.
No application needed if you get OAS and GIS: you are enrolled automatically when you file your taxes by April 30 every year (or apply for the GIS with Service Canada).
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-866-668-8297Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
$113 a month
You likely qualify if: Ontario households with lower income; Income limits are by household size; Ontario Works or...
Apply any time.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Up to $780
You likely qualify if: Behind on your electricity or gas bill and may be cut off; Low after-tax household income for...
Call 1-877-632-2727Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
Up to $5,000
You likely qualify if: Behind on rent or need a rental deposit; Low income and not on social assistance; Live in...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-924-2543Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Toronto residents aged 20 to 64; Low family income, after tax, under their limit; Ontario...
Apply any time.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
You likely qualify if: Families with a child under 6; At a licensed program enrolled in CWELCC.
No application and no deadline for the lower fee.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 311Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
You likely qualify if: Families living in Toronto, or moving here; Children up to 12 years old; Each parent works,...
There is a waitlist, so apply as soon as possible.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Children and youth 17 and under; Living in Ontario; Low family income (limits on their page).
Apply any time.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Anyone 24 or younger; Covered by OHIP; No private drug plan.
No application and no deadline; coverage ends on your 25th birthday.
Call 1-866-532-3161Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Ontario residents 65 or older; People 24 or under with no private plan; People on Ontario...
Seniors join automatically on the first day of the month after they turn 65; a letter comes about three months before.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Ontario residents with a valid health card; Not already on the Ontario Drug Benefit; No plan...
Apply any time; the program year runs August 1 to July 31.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Ontario residents with an Ontario health card; A physical disability lasting 6+ months.
Apply any time.
Call 1-800-268-6021Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Seniors aged 65 or older; Low income (the Province sets the limits); Free TPH care: Toronto,...
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Not enough money for basic living costs; Live in Toronto with status in Canada; Aged 18 or...
Next payment October 30, 2026in 21 daysAdd to calendar
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-888-999-1142Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Up to $1,436 a month
You likely qualify if: Have a disability expected to last one year or more; In financial need; Age 18 or older.
Next payment October 30, 2026in 21 daysAdd to calendar
Call 1-888-999-1142Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Working with a referral agency while referrals are open; On or eligible for the social...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-338-8888Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
Up to $1,726.18 a month
You likely qualify if: You are 60 to 64 years old; Your spouse or partner has died; You have not remarried or...
Next payment October 28, 2026in 19 daysAdd to calendar
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
$678 a month
You likely qualify if: Child is under 18 and lives at home; Child has a severe disability; Household income $77,640...
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Child under 18, or 18 to 25 and in school; Parent paid into CPP; Parent has died or gets CPP...
Next payment October 28, 2026in 19 daysAdd to calendar
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
Up to $5,000
You likely qualify if: The person who died paid into CPP long enough; You are the executor, funeral payer, spouse or...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: You were married to the person who died, or; You lived with them as common-law for 1 year+;...
Next payment October 28, 2026in 19 daysAdd to calendar
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: You support a relative with an impairment; They rely on you for food, shelter, clothing;...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-800-959-8281Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
Up to $250 a year
You likely qualify if: Canadian resident all year; Aged 26 to 65 at the end of the year; Fees qualify for the...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
Up to $500 a week
You likely qualify if: Child was under 25 when it happened; Child died or is missing over a week; Earned at least...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Former Canadian Armed Forces member; Has a VAC Disability Award or similar; Needs daily care...
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
Up to $3,480 a year
You likely qualify if: Child is under 18; You get the Canada Child Benefit; Child is approved for the Disability Tax...
Next payment October 20, 2026in 11 daysAdd to calendar
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-800-387-1193Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: The person died on Ontario Works or ODSP, or; Was a Toronto resident without enough money.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-338-8888Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Low-income family getting the CCB; Or low-income senior getting the GIS; Must get an...
Call 1-833-206-0599Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Age 18 or older; Live in Ontario; Developmental disability assessed by a psychologist.
Call 1-855-372-3858Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: You have a physical or mental impairment; You paid for supports to work or study; Claim in...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Permanent mobility impairment; Cannot safely use public transportation.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Person is 65+ at year end, or DTC eligible; Renovation is lasting and part of the home; It...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-800-959-8281Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: A First Nations child.
Call 1-855-572-4453Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: You paid eligible medical costs; For you, your spouse or dependants; Costs not claimed before.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-800-959-8281Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Under age 18; Living in Ontario; Written autism diagnosis.
Call 1-833-425-2445Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
Up to $5,000
You likely qualify if: PR, citizen, OINP nominee or some other groups; In an approved bridge program not...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Can claim the Child Care Expense Deduction; Family income $150,000 or less; Live in Ontario...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-800-959-8281Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
About $733 a month
You likely qualify if: You live in Ontario; You are in a crisis or emergency; You lack money for food and housing.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: 18 or older; Never owned a home anywhere; Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
$875
You likely qualify if: Ontario resident at the end of the year; Have employment income; Your own income under $50,000.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-800-959-8281Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
Up to $500 a year
You likely qualify if: Age 64 or older by December 31; Own and live in your home in Ontario; Paid Ontario property...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-800-959-8281Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Age 70 or older, or spouse or partner is; Live in Ontario at the end of the year; Full credit...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-800-959-8281Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: 65 or older by December 31 of the tax year; Living in Ontario at year end; Paid for public or...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
$1,035 a month
You likely qualify if: Adopting or taking legal custody in Ontario; Child is in extended society care; Combined net...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
Up to $45,604 a year
You likely qualify if: Age 18 or older, living in Ontario; Developmental disability confirmed; Approved through DSO.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Government-assisted refugee; Support for up to 1 year after arrival.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Child is under 18; Has a physical or developmental disability; Lives at home in Ontario.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
Up to $1,428.06 a month
You likely qualify if: You are 60 to 64 years old; Your spouse gets OAS and is eligible for GIS; Lived in Canada 10...
Next payment October 28, 2026in 19 daysAdd to calendar
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Live in Toronto; Low income; On Ontario Works or ODSP: ask your caseworker.
Call 416-338-8888Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Up to $1,600 a year
You likely qualify if: Get Ontario Works, ODSP or Emergency Assistance; Homeless, facing eviction or behind on rent...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-397-5550Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Veteran detained by an enemy or terrorist group; Or a merchant mariner who was a prisoner of war.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-866-522-2122Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Canadian Armed Forces member or Veteran, or RCMP member; Diagnosed medical condition;...
No deadline.
Call 1-866-522-2122Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 7, 2026
You likely qualify if: Canadian Armed Forces Veteran; Or a survivor or child of a Veteran; Some programs need a low...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-866-522-2122Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Veteran, spouse, survivor or orphan; Canadian resident.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Unpaid primary caregiver of a Veteran; Lived in the Veteran's home at least a year; Veteran...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Victim, family member or witness of violent crime; No other money or insurance to pay the...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-888-579-2888Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Served in WWII or the Korean War; Live in Canada; Low income (same test as GIS).
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
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