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Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Supports women apprentices in Red Seal trades in Canada
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W) offered financial support of up to $6,000 to eligible women apprentices in designated Red Seal trades, aiming to encourage greater participation in the skilled trades. The program supported the completion of key apprenticeship milestones such as the first and second year levels.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop employee skills
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Activities funded
- Completion and progression of the first or second year (level/block) in a designated Red Seal trade apprenticeship program by women.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 5,800
Funding for level two carpenter apprentice with material expenses
$ 6,000
Completion support for second-year automotive service technician apprentice
$ 5,900
Funding for first-year electrician Red Seal apprentice expenses
$ 6,000
Mechanics apprentice support for second-level training and certification
$ 6,000
Supporting tuition and tool purchase for a plumbing apprentice
$ 5,900
Career development for welding apprentice in first level program
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an apprentice who has completed or progressed to the first or second level (or block) of a recognized apprenticeship training program.
- The apprenticeship program must be approved by the relevant provincial or territorial authority.
- Official progress documents must be provided, tailored to the province or territory of registration.
- For permanent residents or protected persons, proof of status must accompany the application if required.
Eligible geographic areas
- Provinces and territories across Canada, 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
1
Gather supporting documents
- Collect all required supporting documents specific to your province or territory
- If documents are missing, contact your apprenticeship issuing authority
- Gather additional proof if needed (e.g., Certificate of Qualification, confirmation letters)
2
Gather personal information
- Collect your Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Find your provincial or territorial apprentice ID number
- Prepare all identifying information before submission
3
Submit supporting documents
- Ensure your documents and information are ready to send
- Submit supporting documents online in accepted formats or by mail
- If submitting by mail, select the correct processing centre based on your region
- Alternatively, submit in person at a Service Canada Centre
- Documents must be received within 28 days of your application
Additional information
- The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women is considered taxable income; recipients receive a T4A (or Relevé 1 in Quebec) for tax purposes.
- Receiving this grant does not impact Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, and recipients are not required to report it as EI earnings.
- 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).
- Applicants who are permanent residents or protected persons need to provide specific immigration documentation if their Social Insurance Number is in the 900 series.
Contacts
1-866-742-3644
