Red Seal Completion Bonus

Employment and Social Development Canada · The Red Seal Completion Bonus provides $5,000 to journeypersons who complete an apprenticeship and obtain certification in an eligible Red Seal trade within th…

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Overview

The Red Seal Completion Bonus provides $5,000 to journeypersons who complete an apprenticeship and obtain certification in an eligible Red Seal trade within their province or territory. Applicants must have obtained their certification on or after April 1, 2025, and can receive the bonus for each designated Red Seal trade in which they are certified.

Eligibility

Must have completed an apprenticeship in an eligible Red Seal tradeMust have obtained Red Seal certification on or after April 1, 2025Must have received certification in a trade designated within their province or territoryCan receive bonus for each designated Red Seal trade in which certified

Financing terms

$5,000 voucher per Red Seal certification obtained after April 1, 2025Journeypersons can receive bonus for multiple Red Seal certifications

How to apply

1Check eligibilityConfirm you meet every criterion listed above before you start.

2Prepare the project packageProject description, budget with quotes, team, and recent financial statements.

3Apply on canada.caGovgrant members can draft the application with AI and export a formatted PDF.

4Respond to reviewer questionsMost programs come back with one round of questions within a few weeks of submission.

Additional information

Part of the Team Canada Strong initiativeApplications begin November 16, 2026

At a glanceMaximum$5KProviderEmployment and Social Development CanadaDeadlineRolling intakeStatusOpenRegionCanadaOfficial sourcecanada.ca ↗

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