Here's how to apply
If you meet the eligibility requirements and would like to apply for an incentive grant,
here's what you do:
- complete the Application for Incentive Grant form;
- attach a copy of the offer of full-time employment for an eligible position;
- attach a copy of your acceptance of the full-time offer of employment;
- attach a copy of your diploma or degree; and
- follow the instructions on the application form for submitting your documents.
What happens if your application is approved:
- You will be advised by letter if your application for a grant has been approved.
- When you confirm your employment start date, the program administrator will send you two copies of the Incentive Grant Agreement form.
- Sign both copies of the Incentive Grant Agreement Form and have your supervisor sign them as well. Return this documentation along with a blank, voided cheque (payments will be deposited directly into your bank account)
to the program administrator.
- The program administrator will sign both agreement forms and return one to you for your records.
- The annual grant amount is divided into four equal payments with payments made at the end of each quarter. The first payment will be deposited
into your bank account approximately 12 weeks after your employment start date.
- While the incentive grant program offers grants over a three-year period, it is administered on a year-to-year basis. That means you must
reapply for an incentive grant at the end of the first and second years. Near the end of years one and two of your participation in the
grant program, the program administrator will contact you to find out if you wish to reapply for a grant for the next year and to confirm
if you are still eligible.
- Please note that all grants issued through this program are taxable as income. Grant recipients will be issued a T4A slip at the end of
every calendar year in which they received payments.