Grants for Apprentices Registered in Red Seal Trades
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG)
The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) is a taxable cash grant worth $1,000 per level up to a maximum of $2,000 for the first two years of your training in a Red Seal program.
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Apprentices registered in a Red Seal program who have successfully met the technical training and work-based training requirements for each grant. Please see the AIG requirements document for your trade. Apprentices must complete technical training to be eligible, as per Service Canada. Level challengers are ineligible for this grant. |
1. Submit your online application on the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant page on the Service Canada website. If you have any questions about your application, please contact Service Canada directly |
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W)
Applications close on March 31, 2023
The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W) is a taxable cash grant worth $3,000 per level to registered apprentices in a designated Red Seal trades where women are under-represented. You can apply for this grant twice up to a maximum of $6,000 during your training.
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Please see the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W) page on the Service Canada website for eligibility details. Apprentices must complete technical training to be eligible, as per Service Canada. Level challengers are ineligible for this grant. |
1. Submit your online application on the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women on the Service Canada website. If you have any questions about your application, please contact Service Canada directly |
Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG)
The Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) is a taxable grant of $2,000 for registered apprentices who have successfully completed their apprenticeship training program and have received their journeyperson certification in a Red Seal trade
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Please see the Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) page on the Service Canada website for eligibility details. |
If you have any questions about your application, please contact Service Canada directly. |
Grants for Apprentices in Non-Red Seal Programs
As an apprentice in a Non-Red Seal program, you are eligible to apply for tax credits each year of your apprenticeship. Visit our info sheet and WorkBC to see additional information on financial supports.
Additional Resource: Financial Supports Brochure