Prepare to apply

What is your organization's legal name? The legal name is usually:

• the name on your registration with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or provincial/territorial equivalent, or
• the name used on funding cheques, bank accounts, etc.

What is the operating (or common) name of your organization (if it differs from the legal name)?

What is your 15-digit Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) business number? (For example, 123456789 RR 0001).

For registered charities and not-for-profit organizations, what is your registration number?

You can find your CRA business number on tax-related documents or written communications from the CRA.

For more information, please visit CRA.

If you don't have a:

• CRA business number, or
• not-for-profit registration number

You may be required to provide one of following documents:

If incorporated:

• a copy of letters of patent
• articles of incorporation
• certificate of incorporation
• memorandum of association
• your rules, by-laws, or constitution

If not incorporated:

• a copy of your rules, bylaws, council resolutions, or constitution

Choose one of the following.

• Not-for-profit

  Not-for-profit organizations are established for purposes other than financial gain for their members. They primarily receive provincial/federal funding (supplemented by fundraising and fees), often rely on volunteers to deliver programs, and are often governed by a Board of Directors or a Committee. These organizations include:

  • Associations of workers or employers as well as professional and industrial organizations
  • Indigenous not-for-profit organizations
  • Non-governmental organizations
  • Unions
• Public sector employers

  All companies and agencies under the jurisdiction of the Government of Canada are classified as public sector employers. For the purposes of certain statutes, various agencies, such as school boards and hospitals, are considered part of the public sector. They are often referred to as parapublic organizations. Public sector employers can be large or small, though often have numerous employees and are governed by Public Policy mandates.

  Public sector employers include:

  • public community colleges and vocational schools
  • public degree-granting universities and colleges
  • school boards and elementary and secondary institutions

  When a public sector employer uses a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) registered charity business number, it does not change the organization's designation to a not-for-profit.

• Private sector employers

  Private sector employers are established to generate a profit or to provide an economic advantage to their proprietors, members, or shareholders. They primarily operate through company profits, but can be supplemented by Provincial/Federal government funding. These employers are privately owned and are independently managed. Note that volunteers may deliver some programs and a Board of Directors may govern the business.

  Private sector employers include:

  • bodies, incorporated or unincorporated, including partnerships and sole proprietorships
  • business, incorporated or unincorporated bodies, which include:
    • federal Crown corporations operating in a competitive environment and not ordinarily dependent on appropriations for operating purposes as indicated in Schedule III, Part II of the Financial Administration Act
    • provincial and territorial Crown corporations recognized as operating in a competitive environment and not ordinarily dependent on appropriations for operating purposes
    • private educational institutions
    • independent owners of franchises
  • private universities or colleges

Note for organizations located in Quebec:

Organizations in the Province of Quebec can't apply for this funding opportunity. We are providing the Government of Quebec with funding so they can implement similar activities that account for the unique features of Quebec's apprenticeship system.

Select the most appropriate category from the following based on what you chose in Question 4.

• Not-for-profit sector

  • Local community, charitable, or voluntary
  • Provincial non-governmental organizations
  • National non-governmental organizations
  • Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) with a focus on encouraging employment
  • Unions
  • Associations of workers and/or of employers
  • Indigenous not-for-profit groups
• Private sector

  • Businesses, bodies incorporated or unincorporated
  • Private universities or colleges
• Public sector

  • Public degree school boards / school districts
  • Public community colleges and vocational schools
  • Public degree-granting universities
  • Public degree-granting colleges

What year was your organization established?

What is your organization's address? Give a complete address in a format recognized by Canada Post. For more information, please visit Canada Post website.

What is your organization's telephone number, website, and email address?

What is the mailing address of your organization (if it differs from your organization's physical address)?

Indicate not applicable for Questions 15-19 if the mailing address is the same as the organization address.

What is your telephone number (if different from your organization's telephone number)?

What are your organization's main activities, including your mandate, mission, and objectives?

Select the target group(s) that best aligns with your organization's mandate (you can select more than one).

• Seniors
• Newcomers
• Racialized individuals
• Youth
• Women
• 2SLGBTQI+
• People with Disabilities
• Low income
• Remote / Rural
• Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
• Official Language Minority Communities
• Indigenous (specify)
  • First Nations
  • Inuit
  • Metis
  • Urban/Non-Affiliated
• Other (specify)
• Not Applicable

Note: Your answer to this question won't impact the assessment of your proposed project.

Who is the main contact person for the proposed project in respect to your application for funding? Provide their contact information where we can reach them during business hours. Include the following details.

• Question 22: Given (first) name and surname (last name)
• Question 23: What is the title of the contact person named in question 22? For example:
  • Business Owner
  • President
  • Executive Director
• Question 24: What official language would your contact person prefer to use in written and spoken communications? Choose either English or French.
• Question 25: Indicate if your address is the same as the organization address, the organization mailing address, or different. If it is the same as the organization or mailing address, indicate not applicable for questions 26 to 32. If it is different, provide the following for the primary contact person (questions 26 to 32):
  • Question 26: Street address
  • Question 27: City or Town
  • Question 28: Province or Territory
  • Question 29: Country
  • Question 30: Postal Code
  • Question 31: Telephone number, including extension
  • Question 32: Email address (note this is where we'll send all correspondence)

If we can't reach the main contact, who else can we contact? Provide the person's full name, telephone number and email address where we can reach them during business hours.

Not applicable for this funding opportunity.

Answer this question as not applicable.

Not applicable for this funding opportunity.

Answer this question as not applicable.

Not applicable for this funding opportunity.

Answer this question as not applicable.

Not applicable for this funding opportunity.

Answer this question as not applicable.

Not applicable for this funding opportunity.

Answer this question as not applicable.

Not applicable for this funding opportunity.

Answer this question as not applicable.

If applicable, please include any past experience with ESDC or experience in delivering projects that support training of apprentices in the skilled trades.

Note: We may give priority to eligible organizations who demonstrate 5 years or more of experience in delivery of projects that support training of apprentices in Red Seal Trades. You would need to clearly demonstrate your years of experience, the type of delivery and to which Red Seal trades the training was provided.

If “Yes”, complete the fields for each amount owing. We will not reject your application for this reason. However, you must provide detail as to the type of debt and the arrangements you have for repayment.

Give a short title that describes your project.

State the planned start and end dates of your project.

Projects can't exceed 36 months and agreements are planned to start in spring 2024.

The purchase of training equipment and materials (see Glossary) should occur in the first 12 months of the project. The 24 months following the purchase date are to report on performance indicators outlined in the agreement.

You can't begin any of the proposed activities or incur any expenses until the approval of your project and once both parties have signed the funding agreement.

Outline the objective(s) of your project. Your objective(s) must be clearly linked to the objectives of the program to which you are applying.

Proposals should include clear and achievable objectives. The objectives of each proposal should be described in terms of quantifiable and measurable goals to be achieved through this project.

Objectives are statements of desired change that describe what should be accomplished and provide a context in which progress can be monitored and success can be measured.

Project objectives should:

• be S.M.A.R.T.: specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely
• be consistent with the program objectives
• identify the specific outcome(s) or expected results that the project is designed to accomplish (example: number of clients served, number of clients trained, number of clients employed, etc.)
• ensure that these outcome(s) are measurable
• identify who will benefit from the project
• show how meeting the project objectives will help to achieve the identified outcomes

Clearly describe how your project will help you address the need for training equipment and materials to meet industry standards or investments in new technology for the apprentices in the Red Seal trades.

Provide information that shows that the training equipment and materials will support training in the Red Seal trades designated by the province or territory. A list of Red Seal trades, including the provinces and territories where they are designated, is available in the glossary.

Please indicate how many apprentices your project will aim to reach.

We may give priority to projects that:

• purchase equipment and material that support the development of environmental skills for apprentices in Red Seal trades
• contribute to the funding opportunity's objective of supporting approximately 25,500 apprentices in Red Seal trades
• contribute to the funding opportunity's objective of supporting projects in a variety of regions (except Quebec). This includes projects with activities taking place in remote locations.

Describe, in full detail, the proposed project activities. It must be broken down into clear steps.

Project activities are the steps that will be taken to meet the objectives of the project. Activities should be specific, measurable, realistic, and relevant to the project objectives and demonstrate how the project outcome(s) will be achieved.

Your answer to this question must include details regarding all your planned activities.

Please use the following example to show how activities are planned for the full duration of your proposed project.

Example of activity timelines:

• months 1 to 12
  • Order the equipment and materials
  • Receive the equipment and materials
  • Equipment and materials ready for training
• months 12 to 35
  • Collect data or information on apprentices and journey persons trained on the equipment, materials, or in the new technology, and prepare reports
  • Provide annual reports on Results Measurement Indicators to us
• month 36 (last month of the project)
  • Prepare and submit a final report to us

Eligible activities and costs include:

• the purchase of equipment and materials (see Glossary) directly related to training of apprentices in a Red Seal trade, for example:
  • simulators, for example:
    • a tower crane
    • backhoe
  • advanced trade-based technology
  • geothermal training systems
  • milling/bevelling guns
  • electric hoists
  • sheet metal for use in training activities (for example, welding)
• the collection and reporting of the results of the projects

Note: Training equipment and materials must meet industry standards applicable to the job site. Used equipment isn't eligible, but refurbished equipment that aligns with industry standards is eligible.

Describe the expected results of your project. The expected results of the project must be clearly linked to the project objectives. The expected results must also be specific, concrete, and measurable (qualitative or quantitative) and must be defined as outcomes.

Outcomes are the short-term and intermediate changes that are expected to occur as the result of the project (more than one outcome could be directly related to an objective). They answer the questions “How do we know the project is successful?” and “How do the activities lead to improvements for the beneficiaries?”

Outputs are tangible products, including goods and services that will be produced to generate the desired outcomes; several activities could contribute to one output.

Tell us how this funding will improve the quality of training for apprentices in the Red Seal trades.

Your answer to this question must be “yes”.

Describe how you plan to gather, measure, monitor, and report on results achieved by your project.

A performance indicator provides evidence that results have or have not been achieved. They ensure a proper assessment of the progress achieved towards the intended outputs, outcomes, goals, and objectives of the project. Applicants must provide performance indicators, which will clearly demonstrate how they will measure each anticipated result and ensure their project is progressing as planned.

Measuring results ensures that you know how your project is progressing towards meeting the expected results. The Department (ESDC) uses the information you provide in this section to assess your capacity to demonstrate results.

If we select your project for funding, you will be required to provide information about the results of your project, including:

• number of individuals participating in funded projects that participate in skills training activities
• number of individuals participating in funded projects reporting an increase in skills after program intervention
• number of individuals participating in funded projects who report they are employed in a skilled trade
• number and type of project partners, such as:
  • unions
  • employers
  • Indigenous organizations
  • educational institutions
  • non-profit organizations
  • for-profit organizations
  • provincial or territorial government
  • municipal governments

For all results data collected on individuals in funded project (listed above), you will be required to indicate the number of participants by equity-deserving groups listed below, based on voluntary self-identification by participants themselves:

• youth
• women
• persons with disabilities
• Indigenous people
• members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities
• racialized individuals
• newcomers

We will use this data to monitor the results of your project over the two years following the purchase of training equipment and materials.

Not applicable for this funding opportunity.

Answer this question as NO.

If "Yes", give the main address first and then add other addresses.

If you have more than 5 locations, please continue your answer in Appendix A.

Note: We may give priority to projects that contribute to the CFP priority of supporting projects in a variety of regions (except Quebec). This includes projects with activities taking place in remote locations.

We commit to enhance the vitality of the English and French linguistic minorities in Canada. We support, assist, and foster the full recognition and use of both official languages in Canadian society. Official language minority communities are English-speaking communities established within the province of Québec and French-speaking communities established outside the province of Québec.

Answering "No" to this question will not invalidate your application.

If your proposed project involves official language minority communities, you should answer "Yes" to this question. Complete the question following the instructions in the application form.

If "yes", select the specific target group(s) that applies to your project.

• Seniors
• Newcomers
• Racialized individuals
• Youth
• Women
• 2SLGBTQI+
• People with Disabilities
• Low income
• Remote / Rural
• Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
• Official Language Minority Communities
• Indigenous (specify)
• First Nations
• Inuit
• Metis
• Urban/Non-Affiliated
• Other (specify)
• Not Applicable

Not applicable for this funding opportunity.

Answer this question as NO.

Not applicable for this funding opportunity.

Answer this question as NO.

If you're receiving contributions from other sources, tell us the names of all the organizations that will contribute funds to this project.

Tell us what type of organization is providing the cash contribution from the following options:

• not-for-profit organizations
• municipal governments
• provincial and territorial governments, institutions, and Crown Corporations
• Indigenous organizations including:
  • band councils
  • tribal councils
  • self-government entities
• international organizations
• coalitions, networks, or committees
• research organizations or institutes
• educational institutions
• for-profit organizations

Tell us how much cash contributions you'll receive.

Not applicable for this funding opportunity.

Answer this question as not applicable.

Tell us if the cash contributions are confirmed.

Not applicable for this funding opportunity.

Answer this question as not applicable.

Summarize your projects budget by using the Budget Detail Template (PDF format).

We can only pay you back for eligible cost. Eligible costs must directly relate to your project activities.

Here are some examples of eligible costs:

• purchase of equipment (new or refurbished) and materials
• technology based equipment to support virtual reality training (or online hybrid training for remote or on-reserve locations only)
• staff wages (including mandatory employment-related costs) to support reporting (maximum of $3,900) OR
• professional fees (instead of wages) to support reporting (maximum of $3,900)

The ineligible costs are any other costs, such as:

• purchase or lease of used equipment
• transportation, such as:
  • vehicle
  • trailer to transport equipment (excludes mobile classrooms used for remote locations)
  • shipping and delivery
• development and delivery of training program and related learning materials, such as:
  • workbooks
  • digital content
• training facility improvement or expansion such as:
  • renovation
  • building expansions
  • facility renovations and installation
• staff wages for the development and delivery of training
• set-up of classrooms and office supplies (excludes mobile classrooms used for remote locations)
• purchase or lease of real property, such as buildings or land

Include costs related to the reporting of the results of your project. The amount should be no more than $3,900 for the duration of your project. If we select your project for funding, we'll review this amount with you.

Give the total planned spending from all sources, including ESDC. The amounts should align with section A - Anticipated sources of funding of your application for funding.

"Other" means a cash or in-kind contribution from other sources other than the Government of Canada.

Check all statements that apply to your planned spending of the funding from us.

In carrying out the project, you may need contractors or third parties (outside providers) to carry out part of the project activities, such as reporting.

"Associated businesses or individuals" means:

• an officer, director, or employee of your organization, or a member of their immediate family
• a business in which an officer, director, or employee of your organization, or a member of their immediate family, has a financial interest
• a business connected to your organization

Third Party: a person or organization that has signed an agreement with the organization under the terms and conditions of a master agreement between the organization and the federal government.

Not applicable for this funding opportunity.

Answer this question as not applicable.

If your organization receives a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) tax rebate for the purchase of equipment and materials, this amount should be deducted from the total cost. It's your responsibility to claim your CRA tax rebate.

Provide a breakdown of your total costs per fiscal year (April 1 to March 31), by project activity and cost category. List all activities and cost categories.

As an example, this could be the breakdown for a 3-year project with $120,000 in eligible costs:

• April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024: $50,000
  • Activity X: $20,000:
    • cost category Y: $10,000
    • cost category Y: $10,000
  • Activity X: $15,000:
    • cost category Y: $15,000
  • Activity X: $15,000:
    • cost category Y: $15,000
• April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025: $40,000
  • Activity X: $10,000:
    • cost category Y: $10,000
  • Activity X: $30,000:
    • cost category Y: $30,000
• April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026: $30,000
  • Activity X: $15,000:
    • cost category Y: $15,000
  • Activity X:
    • cost category Y: $15,000