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Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG)
Provides financial support for certified apprentices in Red Seal trades
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Apprenticeship Completion Grant provided a one-time taxable payment of up to $2,000 for registered apprentices who successfully completed their program and obtained journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal trade. The program aimed to support the completion of apprenticeship training and certification in skilled trades recognized at the national level.
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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 : 20,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Completion of an apprenticeship training program in a designated Red Seal trade.
- Achievement of journeyperson certification through recognized provincial or territorial apprenticeship authorities.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations supporting apprentices in designated Red Seal trades
- Companies in skilled trades recognized under the Red Seal Program
- Employers in sectors offering apprenticeships that lead to journeyperson certification in designated trades
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies and individuals located in all Canadian provinces and territories, including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon.
How to apply
- Step 1: Gather Supporting Documents
- Obtain required supporting documents from your provincial or territorial apprenticeship issuing authority.
- If you do not have your supporting documents, contact your authority for assistance.
- Step 2: Gather Personal Information
- Collect your Social Insurance Number (SIN).
- Have your provincial apprentice ID number.
- Prepare your banking information for direct deposit.
- Step 3: Submit Supporting Documents
- Ensure you have previously submitted an application for the Apprenticeship Completion Grant.
- Submit supporting documents by one of the following methods:
- Online: Upload the documents through the designated portal after submitting your application.
- By mail: Send the documents to the appropriate Service Canada Processing Centre depending on your province or territory.
- In person: Deliver documents at a local Service Canada Centre (verify if offices are open).
- Documents must be received within 12 months from your application deadline but no later than March 31, 2026.
Additional information
- The Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) is a taxable benefit. Recipients will receive a T4A slip (Relevé 1 in Quebec) the year after payment for tax filing purposes.
- The ACG does not count as earnings and does not affect Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.
- Grant funds may be redirected to third parties if the recipient owes family support payments under the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act.
- Apprentices can still access financial support through Employment Insurance benefits and Canada Apprentice Loans, even though the ACG program has ended.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) Program
What is the Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG)?
The Apprenticeship Completion Grant provided a one-time taxable payment of up to $2,000 for registered apprentices who successfully completed their program and obtained journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal trade. The program aimed to support the completion of apprenticeship training and certification in skilled trades recognized at the national level.
How much funding can be received?
Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) program?
To be eligible for the Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) program, you must:
Project funding available under the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy for organizations providing apprenticeship support to individuals.
What expenses are eligible under Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG)?
Completion of an apprenticeship training program in a designated Red Seal trade.
Achievement of journeyperson certification through recognized provincial or territorial apprenticeship authorities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG)?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) or by phone at 1-866-742-3644.
Where is the Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) available?
The Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) program is available across Canada.
Is the Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) is a Grant and Funding