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Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG)
Supports apprentices financially during technical training in Red Seal trades
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 2,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) offered up to $2,000 in total funding to registered apprentices—$1,000 per completed level—in designated Red Seal trades. This grant aimed to help apprentices offset expenses during their technical training and progression through eligible apprenticeship programs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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 the first year or level in a designated Red Seal trade apprenticeship program.
- Completion of the second year or level in a designated Red Seal trade apprenticeship program.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies operating in the designated Red Seal trades.
- Training organizations for apprenticeship in specialized trades.
- Companies hosting apprentices enrolled in vocational training programs.
Eligible expenses
- Expenses related to apprentice training in a designated Red Seal trade.
Eligible geographic areas
- All provinces and territories of Canada:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Yukon
Additional information
- The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) is considered taxable income; recipients will receive a T4A slip (or Relevé 1 for Quebec residents) for tax reporting.
- Receiving the AIG does not affect Employment Insurance (EI) benefits and does not need to be reported as earnings for EI purposes.
- If you owe family support payments, grant funds may be redirected to a third party under the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act (FOAEAA).
- After March 31, 2025, only supporting documents for prior accepted applications will be processed, with a final deadline of March 31, 2026, for submission.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG). 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 Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG)?
The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) offered up to $2,000 in total funding to registered apprentices—$1,000 per completed level—in designated Red Seal trades. This grant aimed to help apprentices offset expenses during their technical training and progression through eligible apprenticeship programs.
How much funding can be received?
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) program?
To be eligible for the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) program, you must:
Project funding for organizations providing apprenticeship support is available under the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy.
What expenses are eligible under Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG)?
Completion of the first year or level in a designated Red Seal trade apprenticeship program.
Completion of the second year or level in a designated Red Seal trade apprenticeship program.
Who can I contact for more information about the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG)?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) or by phone at 1-866-742-3644.
Where is the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) available?
The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) program is available across Canada.
Is the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) is a Grant and Funding