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Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) | Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

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Apply for this grant twice during your training (for a maximum of $2,000)
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Description

The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) helps you pay for expenses while you train as an apprentice in a designated Red Seal trade.

  • The AIG is a taxable grant worth $1,000 per level, awarded to registered apprentices
  • You must complete your first year/level (or equivalent) to apply for the AIG
  • You can apply for this grant twice during your training (for a maximum of $2,000)
  • You can apply for your second AIG after completing your second year/level (or equivalent) of training

Eligible Applicants

To be eligible for the AIG, you must:

  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a protected person
  • not be a high school student
  • demonstrate registration and completion with acceptable provincial/territorial AIG supporting documents
  • be registered with a provincial/territorial apprenticeship authority as an apprentice in a designated Red Seal trade.

 

Eligibility while attending school

You can apply for the AIG if you meet the eligibility requirements and you are a:

  • registered apprentice enrolled in adult learning classes
  • registered apprentice taking professional development courses, or
  • Quebec apprentice completing your vocational training

Eligible Expenses

Deadline Date

Application deadline: 12 months from progression date (Ex. If your progression date is February 12, 2023, you have until February 12, 2024 to apply and until February 12, 2025, to provide supporting proof document(s).)

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