Forms and tools

ACOA Direct

• Your account information, just a click away, 24/7
• To process your claims more quickly, we are transitioning clients to the ACOA Direct online portal for the submission of all claims
• One of the benefits of using the ACOA Direct portal is the ability to securely share confidential information, such as your contribution agreements, amendments and financial statements
• If you have accessibility needs and are unable to use ACOA Direct, please contact the officer assigned to your project and they’ll be happy to assist you
• To ensure your claims and documents are properly submitted on ACOA Direct, as well as help in avoiding common errors, please refer to the following guides:
  
  • How to Claim – A guide to helping you claim on ACOA Direct (PDF - 113 KB)
  • Guide to Claiming on ACOA Direct (PDF - 707 KB)
  • 12 Easy Ways to Avoid Errors on Claims (PDF - 110 KB)

Forms

Tools

Building a business isn’t always an easy job. But choose the right tools for the job and you’re on your way to getting it done efficiently, effectively and profitably.

• Advanced manufacturing technology assessments – These assessments will help manufacturers seeking innovative solutions to increase their efficiency, productivity and competitiveness (PDF version)
• Research and development project plan – This is an outline of the information needed to help ACOA evaluate your proposed project
• Planning for success: community projects – This guide will help you plan your community-based project (PDF version)
• Research studies – ACOA carries out policy research on a broad range of issues, challenges and opportunities associated with the development of the region's economy
• Planning for success: business and marketing plan – This guide will help you put together a blueprint for your business