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CWB Association Chapter Awards
Co-funded support for welding education initiatives
Last Update: May 18, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 2,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
CWB Foundation and CWB Association Chapters co-fund student awards and matching grants across Canada. The program also supports welding equipment, consumables, PPE, and the WeldSAFE safety review initiative for schools.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Location
- Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Student award programs for welding and welding-related studies.
- Matching support for welding equipment and consumables in schools.
- Classroom PPE kits and safety reviews for secondary school welding programs.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- CWB Association Chapters across Canada.
- Secondary schools.
- Post-secondary institutions.
- Schools and students involved in welding or welding-related programs.
Who is not eligible
- Individual students applying directly for chapter matching funding.
- Elementary and secondary schools are not eligible for the equipment and consumables support grant as individual student applicants.
Eligible expenses
- Student awards and scholarships.
- Welding consumables, materials, and personal protective equipment.
- Welding machines and related equipment.
- Classroom PPE kits and welding lab safety reviews.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Meeting the minimum chapter contribution required for the selected program.
- Submitting a two-year funding commitment.
- For WeldSAFE, nominating a secondary school recipient.
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose the program
- Review the available chapter matching programs.
- Select the option that fits your chapter’s intended support.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill in the application form provided on the program page.
- Provide the information requested for the selected program.
- Step 3: Submit the request
- Send the completed application through the program’s online form.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through the Foundation and the interested CWB Association Chapter.
- Funding terms and disbursement timing are set in a written agreement.
- For WeldSAFE, the recipient secondary school is informed of the support provided.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CWB Association Chapter Awards Program
What is the CWB Association Chapter Awards?
CWB Foundation and CWB Association Chapters co-fund student awards and matching grants across Canada. The program also supports welding equipment, consumables, PPE, and the WeldSAFE safety review initiative for schools.
How much funding can be received?
CWB Association Chapter Awards Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CWB Association Chapter Awards program?
To be eligible for the CWB Association Chapter Awards program, you must:
Chapter contribution required
Two-year commitment required
Welding education focus
What expenses are eligible under CWB Association Chapter Awards?
Student award programs for welding and welding-related studies.
Matching support for welding equipment and consumables in schools.
Classroom PPE kits and safety reviews for secondary school welding programs.
Who can I contact for more information about the CWB Association Chapter Awards?
You can contact CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the CWB Association Chapter Awards available?
The CWB Association Chapter Awards program is available the province of Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan.
Is the CWB Association Chapter Awards a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CWB Association Chapter Awards is a Partnering and Collaboration