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Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant
Grants to train apprentices
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 17,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Access up to $17,000 to help mitigate the cost of training when your apprentices reach major training and certification milestones.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 17,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Unions
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The grant eligibility is not specific to geographical areas within the provided context. No particular regions or locations are outlined as required for eligibility for this grant.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals such as employers, contractors, or certified journeypersons.
- Groups such as unions, industry associations, or consortia.
Eligible expenses
This grant supports activities related to hiring and training apprentices, which prepares the next generation of skilled workers and benefits employers. Eligible activities focus on the recruitment, registration, and training stages of apprenticeship programs.
- Recruitment of apprentices through job listings or partnership programs like Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP).
- Registration of apprentices using the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.
- Signing and maintaining apprenticeship training agreements with the Ministry's approval.
- Providing on-the-job training and monitoring progress through Apprenticeship Training Standard Log Book.
- Completion and certification processes when apprentices meet training milestones.
- Participating in programs like the Achievement Incentive for financial support when apprentices reach milestones.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
The Achievement Incentive grant program offers financial support to employers training apprentices by providing grant payments when apprentices reach major training and certification milestones.
- Registration payment for newly registered apprentices under the age of 25 or part of an under-represented group
- Milestone payments for each level of in-class training completed, up to four levels
- Additional milestone payments for apprentices under the age of 25 or from under-represented groups
- Milestone payment upon achieving the highest certification in the trade
- Additional milestone payments for qualifying apprentices
How to apply
1
Assess Your Training Ability
- Ensure you have the facilities, staff, and equipment necessary to train an apprentice.
- Verify that the apprentice will have time to attend classroom training as required.
- Confirm compliance with Ontario trade regulations, including journeyperson to apprentice ratios.
2
Find an Apprentice
- Post apprenticeship opportunities on the job bank for Canada-wide recruitment.
- Utilize Employment Ontario for in-person recruitment support.
- Partner with the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) to recruit high school apprentices.
3
Register the Apprentice
- Submit an online apprenticeship training application via the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.
- If the candidate is under 18, have the paper application signed by the apprentice's parent or guardian and submit it to a local Employment Ontario office.
4
Sign a Training Agreement
- Sign a training agreement with the apprentice, outlining the terms of the apprenticeship.
- Ensure registration of the training agreement with the Ministry.
5
Train the Apprentice
- Provide training according to the Apprenticeship Training Standard Log Book.
- Regularly review and sign off on skills completed by the apprentice.
6
Finalize Training and Complete Paperwork
- Confirm completion of the apprentice's training to the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
- Complete and submit any required documentation, such as the Apprenticeship Completion Form.
Processing and Agreement
- Skilled Trades Ontario reviews the application and notifies the applicant if it is approved.
- For first-time sponsors, approval is required before a Training Agreement can be registered.
- Once approved, the Training Agreement is registered by Skilled Trades Ontario.
- After registration, the apprentice may access provincial and federal financial incentives.
Additional information
The grant offers financial incentives and support measures:
- The Achievement Incentive program can be up to $17,000 for employers who train apprentices to achieve milestones.
- Eligibility for receiving incentives is acknowledged and processed automatically by the Ministry once milestones are reached.
- Federal support includes the Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit for Red Seal trades.
- To practice in a compulsory trade, registration as an apprentice or holding a qualification is necessary.
- Ontario supports and encourages hiring apprentices from under-represented groups or those under 25, offering additional incentive payments.
- Employers can access resources and assistance from Employment Ontario apprenticeship offices for hiring and training support.
- Contact is available via multiple channels including phone, email, and live chat for guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant Program
What is the Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant?
Access up to $17,000 to help mitigate the cost of training when your apprentices reach major training and certification milestones.
How much funding can be received?
Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant Funds up to $17,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant program?
To be eligible for the Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant program, you must:
Employers must be eligible sponsors under the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
Employers must be training apprentices reaching training and certification milestones.
What expenses are eligible under Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant?
The grant eligibility is not specific to geographical areas within the provided context. No particular regions or locations are outlined as required for eligibility for this grant.
Where is the Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant available?
The Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant?
Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant is funded by Government of Ontario, Immigration, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development