What grants are available for apprentices in Ontario?

On its funding page for skilled trades apprentices, the Government of Canada lists the Red Seal Completion Bonus ($5,000 for journeypersons certified in a Red Seal trade on or after April 1, 2025) and the Canada Apprentice Loan (up to $4,000 in interest-free loans). It also lists Employment Insurance while you attend technical training and tax deductions and credits. Provinces run their own supports, so check with your provincial apprenticeship office too.

What is the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, and can I still get it?

You may have seen the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant and the Apprenticeship Completion Grant. They are not listed on the Government of Canada's current funding page for skilled trades apprentices, which lists the Red Seal Completion Bonus and the Canada Apprentice Loan instead. Confirm on Canada.ca or with your provincial office before you count on either.

Is there money for employers who hire apprentices?

The Government of Canada lists the Apprenticeship Service, with up to $10,000 in support for employers hiring new first-year apprentices, and says the Build Canada Apprenticeship Service is launching later this fall, planned to offer incentives of up to $10,000 for hiring first-year apprentices in eligible Red Seal trades. Check the official page for the current status.

Are apprenticeship grants taxable?

We have not read the tax treatment of these programs, so we will not guess. The Government of Canada lists tax deductions and credits for apprentices, including the tradespersons' tools deduction, the tuition tax credit, the education amount and the textbook amount. Ask the Canada Revenue Agency or an accountant about your situation.

Can Launch League help me apply?

Yes, for free. Nick can help you check eligibility, get your documents ready and walk through the official application with you. You enter your own details on the government site and we do not collect or store them. We cannot approve an application or guarantee a result.

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Apprenticeship grants and funding

The federal programs open to apprentices, tradespeople and trades employers in Ontario, what each one pays and what is still to come. Plain language, with the official link for every program.

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These are on the Government of Canada's funding page for skilled trades apprentices.

Red Seal Completion Bonus: $5,000
For journeypersons who finish an apprenticeship and earn Red Seal certification on or after April 1, 2025. Applications open November 16, 2026. $5,000 per certification, up to $50,000.
Read the guide
Canada Apprentice Loan: up to $4,000
Interest-free loans for apprentices and tradespeople, per the Government of Canada. Check the official page for the rules and how to apply.
Official page
Employment Insurance while in training
Benefits for apprentices who are unemployed and attending technical training. Eligibility is set by Service Canada.
Official page
Tax deductions and credits
The Government of Canada lists the tradespersons' tools deduction, the tuition tax credit, the education amount and the textbook amount.
Official page

For employers and organizations

Money for your business

Hiring and training apprentices, and building trades training.

Coming next

Announced, not open yet

Under Team Canada Strong. Planned dates can move.

November 16, 2026: Red Seal Completion Bonus portal opens
$5,000 per eligible certification. Read the guide.
Later this fall: Build Canada Apprenticeship Service
Planned employer incentives of up to $10,000 for hiring first-year apprentices in eligible Red Seal trades.
Early 2027: Youth Placements
Planned paid, entry-level placements of up to four months for people aged 15 to 30.
Spring 2027: Apprenticeship Training Grant top-up
Expected: $400 a week during in-class technical training, on top of Employment Insurance.

Provinces and territories run their own apprenticeship supports and rules. Find your province on Canada.ca.

Sources: Government of Canada, funding for skilled trades apprentices, Red Seal Completion Bonus and Discover careers in the skilled trades, read November 1, 2026. Launch League is independent of the Government of Canada.

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Apprenticeship funding, answered

What grants are available for apprentices in Ontario?: On its funding page for skilled trades apprentices, the Government of Canada lists the Red Seal Completion Bonus ($5,000 for journeypersons certified in a Red Seal trade on or after April 1, 2025) and the Canada Apprentice Loan (up to $4,000 in interest-free loans). It also lists Employment Insurance while you attend technical training and tax deductions and credits. Provinces run their own supports, so check with your provincial apprenticeship office too.
What is the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, and can I still get it?: You may have seen the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant and the Apprenticeship Completion Grant. They are not listed on the Government of Canada's current funding page for skilled trades apprentices, which lists the Red Seal Completion Bonus and the Canada Apprentice Loan instead. Confirm on Canada.ca or with your provincial office before you count on either.
Is there money for employers who hire apprentices?: The Government of Canada lists the Apprenticeship Service, with up to $10,000 in support for employers hiring new first-year apprentices, and says the Build Canada Apprenticeship Service is launching later this fall, planned to offer incentives of up to $10,000 for hiring first-year apprentices in eligible Red Seal trades. Check the official page for the current status.
Are apprenticeship grants taxable?: We have not read the tax treatment of these programs, so we will not guess. The Government of Canada lists tax deductions and credits for apprentices, including the tradespersons' tools deduction, the tuition tax credit, the education amount and the textbook amount. Ask the Canada Revenue Agency or an accountant about your situation.
Can Launch League help me apply?: Yes, for free. Nick can help you check eligibility, get your documents ready and walk through the official application with you. You enter your own details on the government site and we do not collect or store them. We cannot approve an application or guarantee a result.

Tip Programs and dates change. Check the official page before you act.

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