Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy – Investments in Training Equipment
Changes to Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Investments in Training Equipment (CAS-ITE) New
- Shipping and Installation of equipment and materials will now be accepted as eligible expenditures. Please see Glossary, Eligible costs and quote requirements for further details.
- Information sessions will be offered on March 12, 2026 for this funding opportunity. See below for details.
- A note to organizations located in Alberta has been added to the Who can apply page and the Prepare to Apply page.
The Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Investments in Training Equipment (CAS-ITE) will now accept applications on an ongoing basis.
Funding priorities for the CAS-ITE may change. Prior to applying, check this funding page to ensure that you have the most current and up-to-date information.
Funding decisions will be made on a continuous basis in line with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) standard timelines and may take up to 4–6 months.
- Application period:
- Continuous intake Open
- Funding amount:
- Up to $5,000,000 per project for a maximum of 36 months.
- Who can apply:
- Unions representing workers in the Red Seal trades; organizations managing training trust funds for unions representing workers in the Red Seal trades; or training providers that provide technical training to pre-apprentices and apprentices as part of a recognized apprenticeship program for a Red Seal trade.
- What this funding opportunity offers:
- Funding for projects that demonstrate a need for trades training equipment and materials that meet industry standards or invest in new technology to train pre-apprentices and apprentices in Red Seal trades.
Note Eligibility consideration: Organizations are required to provide a cash contribution equal to or more than 50% of the cost of new, up-to-date equipment and materials. However, a 30% cash contribution will be accepted if at least 50% of project activities are impacted by challenges such as remote locations, limited infrastructure, or limited partnership opportunities.
Information sessions
We’ll hold information sessions on March 12, 2026 to give an overview of this funding opportunity. You can take part online or by teleconference.
- March 12, 2026 at 11:00 am, EDT (French)
- March 12, 2026 at 1:00 pm, EDT (English)
If you want to participate, send an email to EDSC.SCA.EQUIP.MAT-EQUIP.MAT.CAS.ESDC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca. We’ll send you the instructions on how to attend.
In your email, specify your preferred language (English or French). If you require accommodations, please send us a request by March 05, 2026.
Help and contact information
General information
For all inquiries, please contact us via the email below.
Email: EDSC.SCA.EQUIP.MAT-EQUIP.MAT.CAS.ESDC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
Accessibility and disability help
If you need help or accommodations, please contact us via the email below.
Email: EDSC.SCA.EQUIP.MAT-EQUIP.MAT.CAS.ESDC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca