Description The Newfoundland and Labrador Income Supplement is a tax-free payment made to low-income individuals, seniors, families, and people with disabilities. Benefit Amount The amount of the supplement is calculated based on your family situation and your adjusted family net income. The maximum annual payment amount is $1,000 for a family of four. The supplement … Read more
Description If you are in immediate danger, contact the RNC or RCMP. You can also call a shelter, Children, Seniors and Social Development or Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation staff any time of day or night by contacting the following numbers: Benefit Amount Emergency Supports for Victims of Violence include: Supports for Victims of Violence in receipt of Income … Read more
Description The NL Seniors’ Benefit is a refundable tax credit for low income seniors. The benefits are paid to those eligible in quarterly installments in January, April, July, and October. Benefit Amount A refundable tax credit of up to $1,516. Eligibility Criteria Application Process No application required.
Description The Newfoundland Labrador disability benefit (NLDB) is a program designed to provide additional financial support for low-income persons with disabilities. Benefit Amount The NLDB is an amount of up to $400 per month to those who qualify ($4,800 annually), beginning in July 2025. The monthly amount is available for persons with disabilities between the … Read more
Description The Income Support Program can give you money and other services to help with your daily living expenses if you are living on a low income. Income Support Benefits include basic and non-basic financial help such as: Benefit Amount View the Monthly Basic Income Support Benefits Table for amounts. Eligibility Criteria You may qualify … Read more
Description Social Assistance helps pay for basic needs when you do not have enough money. Depending on your financial need, you may also receive payment for childcare, medicine, and other living essentials. Benefit Amount Monthly financial assistance based on assessed need. May include coverage for: Eligibility Criteria PEI Resident over the age of 18 years … Read more
Description This program provides financial assistance to eligible Northwest Territories (NWT) residents to assist with post-secondary education-related expenses. Benefit Amount Deadline Annual deadlines are: Applications for loan repayment incentives must be submitted twice a year: by April 15 and by October 15. Eligibility Criteria NWT Residents interested in pursuing part-time or full-time post-secondary education. To qualify for SFA, you must: … Read more
Description If you are a low-income senior living in the Northwest Territories (NWT), you may be eligible for the NWT Senior Citizen Supplementary Benefit (SCSB), a monthly payment of $196. Benefit Amount Eligibility Criteria You are automatically eligible for the SCSB if you receive the federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement … Read more
Description The Northwest Territories (NWT) Child Benefit provides low-to-modest income families with monthly cash payments to assist with the costs of raising children. Benefit Amount Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for all or a portion of the NWT Child Benefit, you and your spouse (if applicable) must: Application Process You must first apply for the … Read more
Description Must apply for Social Assistance first. The purpose of the Aim for Employment Program is to offer participants financial assistance and personalized support in order to help them enter the labour market and become financially self-sufficient. In addition to the basic benefit, you will also receive a participation allowance for carrying out the activities … Read more