ON Education Savings

RESP Grants for a $5,000 Annual Contribution in Ontario

Maximize your Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) by calculating the returns on a $5,000/year RESP contribution in Ontario. See your projected child education fund balance for 2026.

Max Match Goal
The federal government matches 20% of your contributions up to $2,500 per year. To get the maximum $500 annual CESG grant, aim to contribute at least $208.33 per month per child.

Family RESP Plan

Multi-child savings strategy

Children

Child 1
$
$
Child 2
$
$
Combined across all children

Contribution Plan

Low-income eligibility. Each child receives up to $2,000 individually.
Canada Learning BondLow-income eligibility
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Contribution Splitting: The contribution amount is automatically divided among children under 18 to maximize per-child grants.

Projected Balance
$131,206
Total Contributions
$75,000
Total Grants
$12,700
Interest Earned
$43,506

Per-Child Grant Room (Projected)

Child 1Age 7 → 18
CESG (20% match)$5,500
CLB (Low-income)$0
Individual Total$5,500
Child 2Age 3 → 18
CESG (20% match)$7,200
CLB (Low-income)$0
Individual Total$7,200

Family Growth Projection

Pooled growth until youngest child is 18

Projection Table

Pooled Family Growth
YearContributionGrantsBalance
Year 1Ages: 8, 4
$5,000+$1,000$6,139
Year 2Ages: 9, 5
$5,000+$1,000$12,593
Year 3Ages: 10, 6
$5,000+$1,000$19,377
Year 4Ages: 11, 7
$5,000+$1,000$26,507
Year 5Ages: 12, 8
$5,000+$1,000$34,003
Year 6Ages: 13, 9
$5,000+$1,000$41,882
Year 7Ages: 14, 10
$5,000+$1,000$50,164
Year 8Ages: 15, 11
$5,000+$1,000$58,870
Year 9Ages: 16, 12
$5,000+$1,000$68,022
Year 10Ages: 17, 13
$5,000+$1,000$77,641
Year 11Ages: 18, 14
$5,000+$1,000$87,753
Year 12Ages: 19, 15
$5,000+$1,000$98,382
Year 13Ages: 20, 16
$5,000+$700$109,248
Year 14Ages: 21, 17
$5,000+$0$119,953
Year 15Ages: 22, 18
$5,000+$0$131,206
Total Projected$131,206
Total Grants+$12,700

Disclaimer: This tool provides estimates for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. While we strive for accuracy using official formulas, your actual government benefits (CPP, OAS, CCB) may vary based on official assessments. Please consult a professional financial planner or Service Canada for your specific situation.

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