Important Update
The Government of Canada ended the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) and the Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) on March 31, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted.
Complete Your Application with Supporting Documents:
If you have submitted an incomplete application, you will have 12 months from your application deadline date to complete your application.
If you do not submit a complete application within this additional 12-month period, you will no longer be eligible, and no further applications will be accepted.
The last day to provide supporting documents is March 31, 2026.
Example 1: An apprentice demonstrated completion on 15 September 2023. Their application deadline is 15 September 2024. If the application received before the deadline is deemed incomplete, the apprentice has until 15 September 2025, to provide missing information or documents to complete their application.
Example 2: An apprentice demonstrated completion on 12 January 2025. Their application deadline is 31 March 2025. If the application received before the deadline is deemed incomplete, the apprentice has until 31 March 2026, to provide missing information or documents to complete their application.
Accessing Progression Letters
After completing the program requirements for the grant, you will receive an email from us with your Letter of Progression attached. This letter must be provided to Service Canada as a supporting document in your grant application. You can also access copies of your progression letters through your SkilledTradesBC Portal account.
To submit your supporting documents and for more information, visit the Government of Canada's website.
Questions?
Please contact Service Canada directly or call 1-866-742-3644 for you have any questions about your application.
The Government of Canada continues to provide other types of financial supports for apprentices, including loans, funding programs, tax deductions, and employment insurance while apprentices take their technical training. Please visit the Government of Canada’s website for more information.