Phase II of the Canada Learning Bond Grants and Contributions Pilot Project

Under Phase I of the Canada Learning Bond (CLB) Grants and Contributions (Gs&Cs) Pilot Project, we funded 12 community-based projects. These projects delivered activities from March 2019 until March 2021.

Under Phase II, we will fund organizations to test supported enrolment models for CLB eligible children in the following populations:

• children from families with low incomes
• children of single parents
• children in care
• children and families living in rural or remote regions of Canada
• youth transitioning to post-secondary education

Models must take into account the barriers that exist in a COVID-19 environment.

The populations listed above typically have lower CLB take-up rates. A large proportion of youth transitioning to post-secondary education risk lacking opportunities to claim or build education savings through the CLB.

Supported enrolment models feature a series of incremental and personalized services and supports. These are tailored to the specific needs of individuals and families to help them access the CLB. These models have emerged as a promising approach to increasing take-up of the CLB and access to a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP).