Grants and Bursaries

Grants for Apprentices Registered in Red Seal Trades

Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG)

The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) is a taxable cash grant of $1,000 per year, up to a maximum of $2,000 per person. The AIG is available to apprentices registered with ITA in one of the Red Seal trades.

Are you eligible?

See the program specific requirements for your trade: AIG Requirements (31KB pdf)

Once you have met the requirements for level 1 or 2, ITA will issue you a Confirmation of Progression Letter. Using this letter, apprentices can apply online to Service Canada. Download this letter from your Direct Access inbox. Log in here

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You are eligible for the AIG if you have successfully challenged a level exam in a red seal trade and met the hours requirement.

More information about the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant including eligibility, deadlines for application, and forms are available at: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/apprenticeship/incentivegrant/program.shtml

General enquiries may also be directed to Service Canada at:
1-866-742-3644 or
1-866-909-9757 (for the hearing impaired)

Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG)

The Apprentice Completion Grant (ACG) is a $2,000 taxable cash grant available after you have been certified in your red seal trade.

To apply for your ACG you need:

  • Copies of your certificates
  • Letter of completion

For more information visit Service Canada