Sustainable Jobs Stream - Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Union Training and Innovation Program

• Completed Application for Funding form
• Completed Budget Detail Template
• Two proofs of partnership

Who is eligible?

• Unions representing workers in Red Seal trades
• Organizations managing training trust funds for Red Seal trade unions
• Not-for-profit organizations
• For-profit organizations with non-commercial project activities
• Municipal, provincial, territorial, and Indigenous organizations

Who is not eligible

• Organizations located and operating in Quebec
• Applicants without the required union partnership, if they are not a union

Eligible expenses

• Wages and mandatory employment-related costs for project staff
• Materials and supplies, tools, equipment, computers, and furniture for training
• Travel within Canada, participant costs, printing, communication, and hospitality
• Professional fees, staff training, honoraria, and administrative costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Wage subsidies for work experience and employment-related costs
• Purchase or lease of real property, construction, or renovation costs
• Core or ongoing business costs and costs to prepare the proposal
• Entertainment, fines or penalties, and international travel
• Essential skills training, promoting apprenticeships, and supporting employer hiring of apprentices

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada, excluding Quebec
• At least two provinces or territories outside Quebec, for project delivery

• Need for the green training and clarity of project objectives
• Quality of project activities, timelines, and partner roles
• Expected results, outputs, and ability to track and report them
• Budget relevance and value for money
• Priority may be given to no-cost or low-cost training, broader geographic reach, union নেতৃত্ব, equity access, and 5+ years of experience

• Step 1: Prepare the application
  • Complete the Application for Funding form.
  • Complete the Budget Detail Template.
  • Gather two proofs of partnership and any required union documentation.
• Step 2: Submit the application online
  • Use a GCOS account to complete and submit the application.
  • Upload the budget template and supporting documents in GCOS.
• Step 3: Submit by email or mail if needed
  • Email the application package to the program address.
  • Or mail the application to the designated Gatineau address.
• Step 4: Confirm receipt
  • Receive an immediate acknowledgment and tracking number if submitted through GCOS.
  • Receive an email acknowledgment for email or mailed submissions.

• Applications are first screened for eligibility and completeness.
• Eligible applications are assessed against program objectives, activities, results, and budget details.
• Priority may be given to projects with no-cost or low-cost training, broader geographic coverage, and strong union leadership.
• Applicants are notified of the funding decision, and approved projects require an agreement before funds are used.

• Non-union applicants must have a union partnership for the full project duration.
• Projects must include at least 2 partnerships.
• Applications with missing documents may be given 5 business days to complete the file.
• Information sessions were offered online or by teleconference.