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Sustainable Jobs Stream - Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Union Training and Innovation Program
Funding for green trades training projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 5, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $10,000,000 per project to support green training in Red Seal trades. It funds projects that develop and deliver green training for journeypersons and apprentices and strengthen partnerships in the trades training ecosystem.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 5, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Developing and delivering green training in one eligible Red Seal trade
- Creating new training materials and mentorship programs
- Delivering existing green training and expanding access to it
- Upskilling journeypersons, apprentices, and other workers in the target trade
- Providing supports for participants to attend green training
Documents Needed
- Completed Application for Funding form
- Completed Budget Detail Template
- Two proofs of partnership
Eligibility
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
Processing and Agreement
- 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.
Additional information
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable Jobs Stream - Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Union Training and Innovation Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sustainable Jobs Stream - Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Union Training and Innovation Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Sustainable Jobs Stream - Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Union Training and Innovation Program?
This program offers up to $10,000,000 per project to support green training in Red Seal trades. It funds projects that develop and deliver green training for journeypersons and apprentices and strengthen partnerships in the trades training ecosystem.
How much funding can be received?
Sustainable Jobs Stream - Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Union Training and Innovation Program Funds up to $10,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Sustainable Jobs Stream - Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Union Training and Innovation Program program?
To be eligible for the Sustainable Jobs Stream - Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Union Training and Innovation Program program, you must:
Based in Canada, outside Quebec
Eligible organization type
Union partnership required for non-unions
What expenses are eligible under Sustainable Jobs Stream - Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Union Training and Innovation Program?
Developing and delivering green training in one eligible Red Seal trade
Creating new training materials and mentorship programs
Delivering existing green training and expanding access to it
Upskilling journeypersons, apprentices, and other workers in the target trade
Providing supports for participants to attend green training
Who can I contact for more information about the Sustainable Jobs Stream - Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Union Training and Innovation Program?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
Where is the Sustainable Jobs Stream - Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Union Training and Innovation Program available?
The Sustainable Jobs Stream - Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Union Training and Innovation Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Sustainable Jobs Stream - Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Union Training and Innovation Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sustainable Jobs Stream - Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Union Training and Innovation Program is a Grant and Funding