Federal Funding Programs

• There are a variety of financial support programs provided by the government for people in need. In most cases, you must meet certain criteria to benefit from these programs. You can obtain information on what support is available by visiting:
  Benefits Finder – Search – Welcome to the Benefits Finder (services.gc.ca)

Provincial Funding Programs

• Emergency assistance: Up to $733 is available for temporary financial support through emergency assistance.
  Visit: Apply for emergency assistance | ontario.ca

Municipal Funding Programs

• Ontario Works: is a program that provides income support to assist with the cost of basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter, as well as health benefits for people in temporary financial need. Visit: Ontario Works – Huron County
• Discretionary benefits: Covers short-term emergency assistance if you are in a crisis or emergency situation.
  Call 519-482-8505 or 1-888-371-5718 or visit: Ontario Works – Huron County
• Pathways to Self-Sufficiency: Up to $750 per calendar year for rent, heat or housing or up to $500 per calendar year for health-related items.
  Call 519-482-8505 or 1-888-371-5718 or visit: Ontario Works – Huron County
• Subsidy Program: Supports eligible families with the cost of child care expenses.
  Call 519-482-8505 or 1-888-371-5718.
  The application is available at: Child Care Fee Subsidy (huroncounty.ca)
• Recreation, Arts, Sports Program: Up to
  $800 per child in funding is offered to support participation in recreation, arts and sports program through a Huron County partnership with the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario. Call 519-453-8858 ext. 1104 or
  RASP & YRASP | YMCA SWO

Local not-for-profit funding program

• Huron Area Newcomer Fund – Goderich Lions: Up to $1,500 for emergency expenses or unforeseen needs is available for people during their first 18 months in Canada. Visit: About the Huron Area Newcomer Fund — Goderich Lions

Residents of Canada pay a variety of taxes to all three levels of government: federal, provincial or territorial, and municipal. By filing an income tax and benefit return you may qualify for various government benefits, such as the Canada Child Tax Benefit, the Universal Child Care Benefit, and the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax credit. You may also qualify for benefits from provincial or territorial government programs. For more information, visit: Taxes – Canada.ca

Community volunteer income tax clinic

• Volunteers will help newcomers file taxes if you have a modest income and a simple tax situation. Learn more about the Community Volunteer Income Tax program: Free tax clinics – Canada.ca