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Financial support

Support for construction workers' training

Offered by

Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ)

Official source: ccq.org

Record updated October 1, 2026

Funding available: Up to 30% of project cost
Deadline: Open continuously
Location: Quebec, Canada
Who can apply: Eligible construction industry workers.; See full eligibility

Overview

CCQ Financial Support helps construction workers and eligible employers cover training-related costs. It covers training listed in the Directory or not, as well as travel and accommodation expenses depending on distance.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum share of project costs: 30%

Financing goals

Develop workforce skills

Eligible candidates

Location: Quebec
Eligible Industries: All industries
Annual revenue: All revenue ranges
Organisation size: 2 employees minimum
Audience: All groups
Legal structures: All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026

Periods: 1

Latest changes

October 1, 2026

Updated eligibility and incentive rules

The supporting document now shows new eligibility requirements and revised incentive conditions, including a full-attendance rule for certain payments.

The support document for Soutien financier now shows new fund eligibility requirements: an active competency certificate and 400 work hours in 24 of the last 26 months. It also reorganizes the incentive and travel reimbursement rules, including a full-attendance requirement for the day/evening payment and the return payment tied to completion of the training. The contact instructions were also updated to point people to Services en ligne, Catalogue de services, Formation, alongside the Info-perfectionnement line at 1 888 902-2222.

Official source: ccq.org

October 1, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Eligible construction industry workers.
Eligible employers that paid for training provided to their employees.

Eligible expenses

Costs paid for training provided to employees.
Administrative fees and instructional materials applicable when enrolling in study programs listed in the professional development activities directory.
Travel and accommodation expenses.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Other expenses are not included.
No incentive measure is payable in the event of cancellation, with notice of 24 hours or more, of a professional development activity, or when the person does not attend it in full.
There can be no double accommodation allowance.
No allowance is offered to cover registration fees, administrative fees, and file-opening fees.

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec
Outside Quebec when no training developing equivalent skills is available in Quebec.

Activities funded

Training listed in the Construction Industry Professional Development Activities Directory.
Training that does not appear in the Construction Industry Professional Development Activities Directory.
Training activities related to a training requirement or to professional development related to the trade or occupation.

How to apply

Confirm attendance or cancel participation in the training.
Attend the training; no other steps are required.
To receive payment of the incentive measures, contact the Info-perfectionnement Line.
For an advance of funds, request it two weeks before the start of the training from the Info-perfectionnement Line at 1 888 902-2222.
For reimbursement of training expenses, fill out the appropriate form depending on whether it is for an employee or an employer.

Documents Needed

Application form for reimbursement of training expenses by a worker in the construction industry (PD1152)
Application form for reimbursement of training expenses by an employer in the construction industry (PD1151)
Signed authorization allowing the CCQ to recover overpaid amounts from vacation pay

Selection criteria

Priority registration for women until reaching 20 % of the group or at least two women if the group has fewer than 10 people.
Priority registration for Indigenous people until reaching 20 % of the group or at least two Indigenous people if the group has fewer than 10 people.

Processing and Agreement

For a deferred reimbursement activity, the funding request must be submitted to the Commission with supporting documents no later than 90 days following the end of the activity.
To obtain an incentive measure, the eligible person must demonstrate to the Commission’s satisfaction that they were present for the full duration of the activity.
For the cash advance, authorization must be signed to allow the CCQ to recover overpaid amounts in the event of absence or non-participation.
For remote activities, detailed attendance reports must be submitted to the Commission.

Contacts

1 888 902-2222

Official sources

Request by an Employer for Reimbursement of Training Costs

Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial support Program

What is the Financial support?

How much funding can be received?

Financial support Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Financial support program?

To be eligible for the Financial support program, you must: Construction industry workers who meet the general admission requirements. Eligible employers that paid for training provided to their employees.

What expenses are eligible under Financial support?

Costs paid for training provided to employees. Administrative fees and instructional materials applicable when enrolling in study programs listed in the professional development activities directory. Travel and accommodation expenses.

Who can I contact for more information about the Financial support?

You can contact Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ) or by phone at 1 888 902-2222.

Where is the Financial support available?

The Financial support program is available the province of Quebec.

By Province

Grants and Funding in Quebec

By Industry

Grants for Construction Companies in Canada

By Funding Type

Grants and Funding in Canada