RESP grant finder

How much will the government add for your child's school?

The Government of Canada adds money to RESPs. See how much your child could get, and what it could grow to by age 18.

Rules used (Government of Canada)

  • Basic Canada Education Savings Grant: 20% of the first $2,500 you put in each year (up to $500 a year), until the end of the year the child turns 17. Source
  • Extra grant on the first $500 a year: 20% for 2026 adjusted family net income under $58,523, 10% between $58,523 and $117,045. Source
  • Lifetime grant maximum: $7,200 per child. Unused grant room can be caught up in later years, and children aged 16 or 17 have extra rules. This tool does not model catch-up. Source
  • Some families can also get the Canada Learning Bond, and some provinces have their own grants. They are not included here. Source

Figures current as of October 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.

Investments can lose value. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Growth rates here are examples you choose, not a promise or a forecast.

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