Funding & costs

Ontario Tools Grant

Trade tools and equipment.

Where do I start? ↓

Checked October 20, 2026 How we check information

At a glance

Delivery: Confirm delivery
Cost: grant
Who can access it: Confirm residency and immigration eligibility with the provider.
Intake: Current intake not confirmed

Taxable, non-repayable. Not an upfront award for someone exploring trades.

01 / Start here

Your first steps

Eligible apprentices receive an application email. Use Ontario's page if no email arrives; keep Skilled Trades Ontario contact details current.

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02 / Check the fit

Requirements and limits

Registered training agreement; apprentice registration for at least 12 months; level-one classroom training completed or exempted on/after 1 April 2020.

Important limits and details to confirm

Taxable, non-repayable. Not an upfront award for someone exploring trades.

03 / Understand the commitment

Costs and possible funding

CAD 1,000 motive power; CAD 600 construction/industrial; CAD 400 service trades

04 / Check with the provider

Sources and where to get help

Use the provider’s official starting page to ask about your situation. Published information was checked on October 20, 2026; the provider must confirm current availability and personal eligibility.

Ontario Tools Grant — official source ↗ (opens in a new tab)