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Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant
Grants to train apprentices
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 17,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 9, 2023
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
- Open Date : October 9, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Employers or group sponsors located in Ontario who are capable of providing hands-on training and meet provincial regulations can apply for the grant. Qualified employers include those able to provide facilities, staff, and equipment for apprentice training.- Employers must assess their training capacity to ensure they meet Ontario's training ability requirements.- Employers can sponsor apprentices across various trades, including both compulsory and non-compulsory categories.- Group sponsors are also eligible if they have collective capacity to train apprentices adequately.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
The grant covers specific expenses related to hiring and training apprentices for eligible employers and group sponsors.
- Initial registration payment for each apprentice under 25 and/or from an under-represented group.
- Payments for each level of in-class training completion, up to four levels.
- Additional payments for apprentices under 25 and/or from under-represented groups for each level completed.
- Payment upon the apprentice's achievement of the highest certification in their trade.
- Additional payment for certification achievement for apprentices under 25 and/or from under-represented groups.
- Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit, equal to 10% of the apprentice salary.
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.
Documents and links
Frequently Asked Questions about the Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant?
You can contact Government of Ontario (ON).
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