As an apprentice in a Red Seal trade, you get to earn while you learn, but a little extra money can always help.
The Government of Canada provides up to $4,000 in federal apprenticeship grants to help you progress in or complete your apprenticeship training.
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG)
The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) is a taxable cash grant of $1,000 per year or per level, up to a maximum amount of $2,000 per person.
To be eligible for the AIG, you must:
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person;
- not be a high school student;
- have the required AIG supporting documents;
- be registered with your provincial/territorial apprenticeship authority as an apprentice in a designated Red Seal trade; and
- provide proof that you have successfully completed either the 1st and/or 2nd year or level (or equivalent) in a designated Red Seal trade.
The deadline to apply is June 30 of the year after you complete the first and/or second year or level.
Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG)
The Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) is a taxable cash grant of $2,000 for registered apprentices who complete their apprenticeship training and obtain their journeyperson certification.
To be eligible for the ACG, you must:
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person;
- not be a high school student;
- have the required ACG supporting documents;
- show that you have completed an apprenticeship program as a registered apprentice in a designated Red Seal trade; and
- provide proof of your journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal trade.
The deadline to apply is June 30 of the year after you complete your apprenticeship and receive your journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal trade.
How to apply for the ACG
For more information on eligibility, read the definitions for apprenticeship programs.
Source: http://www.esdc.gc.ca/en/support_apprentices/grants.page
