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CWB WeldSAFE™ Grant
Safety PPE support for school welding programs
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Location
Canada
Overview
CWB WeldSAFE provides PPE kits to support welding safety in Canadian schools. It helps improve welding program safety and compliance through equipment and safety resources for eligible school environments.
Receipt of requests is now closed
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Improving high school welding safety with PPE kits
- Supporting welding education in schools
- Providing safety resources for welding programs
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Overview of current welding programs
- Description of current technology learning environment
- Explanation of the PPE need or gap
- Plan for future welding program and student participation
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CWB WeldSAFE applications closed
The CWB WeldSAFE program page now says applications are closed, with the apply link replaced by a mailing-list signup.
The CWB WeldSAFE program page now says applications are closed. The prior Apply Today link has been replaced with Join our Emailing List so applicants are directed to subscribe instead of submitting an application. The page still shows the key dates May 29, 2026 for applications close and September 2026 for applicant notifications, but the live application entry point has been removed from the page. A revised CWB WeldSAFE application PDF is also visible, with the title line cleaned up to include APPLICATION FORM.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian intermediate schools
- Canadian junior schools
- Canadian secondary schools
How to apply
- Complete the application form and include the required information about current welding programs, the current technology learning environment, the PPE need or gap, future plans for the welding program, and how the CWB Welding Foundation will be recognized.
- Submit the completed application to CWB Welding Foundation at info@cwbweldingfoundation.org.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for completeness and evaluated based on the eligibility criteria.
- An advisory panel reviews the applications.
- Funding decisions are made by the CWB Welding Foundation and approved by its independent Board of Directors.
- Applicants are informed of their standing as approved, deferred, or on the waitlist.
- Recipients must provide a written summary or testimonial, ensure the kits are implemented and fully utilized, publish at least 2 social media posts tagging @cwbweldingfoundation.org, and allow the organization’s name and photographs to be used in internal and external communications or marketing collateral.
- If successful, applicants must fulfill the reporting requirements and communications protocols required by the CWB Welding Foundation.
Additional information
- Applicants are informed of their status after review.
- Recipients must provide a written testimonial.
- Recipients must recognize CWB Foundation publicly.
- Recipients must agree to communications use of their name and photos.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CWB WeldSAFE™ Grant Program
What is the CWB WeldSAFE™ Grant?
CWB WeldSAFE provides PPE kits to support welding safety in Canadian schools. It helps improve welding program safety and compliance through equipment and safety resources for eligible school environments.
Who is eligible for the CWB WeldSAFE™ Grant program?
To be eligible for the CWB WeldSAFE™ Grant program, you must:
Intermediate, junior, or secondary school within Canada
School board must be a CRA qualified donee
Application must show the impact of the kits on the welding program, instructors, and students
Who can I contact for more information about the CWB WeldSAFE™ Grant?
You can contact CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) by email at info@cwbweldingfoundation.org.
Where is the CWB WeldSAFE™ Grant available?
The CWB WeldSAFE™ Grant program is available across Canada.
Is the CWB WeldSAFE™ Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CWB WeldSAFE™ Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the CWB WeldSAFE™ Grant?
CWB WeldSAFE™ Grant is funded by CWB Welding Foundation (CWB)