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Additional Federal Grants Additional information The lifetime contribution limit for an RDSP is $200,000, with no annual limit. Anyone can contribute to the RDSP with the written permission of the plan holder. Canada Disability Savings Bond The government will also pay up to $1,000 to low income and modest income Canadians, with a lifetime limit of $20,000. This will be paid into the RDSP until the year the beneficiary turns 49. Canada Disability Savings Grant The government will match your deposits, up to a maximum of $3,500 per year, up to a lifetime maximum of $70,000 depending on your family income. This will be paid into the RDSP until the year the beneficiary turns 49. Application and Questions Contact your Registered Education Savings Plan provider or if you don't have one, contact your bank, credit union or an investment advisor. Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) This is a savings program for people with disabilities that are under the age of 60. If you receive the Disability Tax Credit, you can open a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). Photo credit Ryan Leighty via Visual hunt CC/BY General Program Questions Contact 1 800 O Canada (1-800-622-6232) or TTY 1-800-926-9105 or www.disabilitysavings.gc.ca 21