How to apply
Application period: Closed on October 5, 2023 at 3:00pm EDT
Once you’ve read the instructions on how to answer the application questions and gathered your supporting documents, as mentioned on the Prepare to Apply page, you’re ready to apply.
You can apply from August 11, 2023 to October 5, 2023 at 3:00 pm EDT. Closed
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Use the Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) to apply.
If you do not have a GCOS account, create one as soon as possible. You can apply for funding as soon as you have registered for a GCOS account. Please note that, after you have submitted your application, you will need to finalize your GCOS account in order to become a fully registered user. This process may take up to 2 weeks.
- The questions in the online form are not numbered but they are in the same order as the How to answer the application questions section
- You will be asked to upload some of your supporting documents into the GCOS application
Grants and Contributions Online Service (GCOS)
GCOS allows you to apply and track multiple applications online. You can check your application status, sign agreements, manage, submit documents and review past projects submitted through GCOS. To apply through the GCOS system, you will need to create a GCOS account the first time you use the system. It may take up to 2 weeks to finalize your GCOS account; you are strongly encouraged to initiate the one-time GCOS account creation process as soon as possible.
Apply online using GCOS
Confirmation of receipt
If you apply through GCOS, you’ll receive an acknowledgment immediately and a tracking number.
Other ways to apply
You can also apply using one of the following options.
By email or mail
To apply by email or mail download and complete the application form and budget detail template.
How to submit your application
By email
Email your complete application package to the email address by 3:00 pm EDT on October 5, 2023.
By mail
Your application must be postmarked on or before 3:00 pm EDT on October 5, 2023. Your application should be mailed to the address below. Note additional administrative delays might apply.
Mailing address:
Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy submissions: Investments in Training Equipment
Coordination Unit, Mailstop 402
National Grants & Contributions Delivery Centre (ESDC)
140 Promenade du Portage Phase IV 4th Floor
Gatineau QC K1A 0J9
If you submit your application by mail, you will receive an acknowledgment by email within 14 days of its receipt. The acknowledgment will be sent to the email address provided in your application.
About PDFs
Our application form uses PDF form technology. You must have a PDF reader installed to use the form correctly. There are several readers available on the Internet for free that support our form:
- Adobe Reader (you must use a version of Adobe Reader 8 or higher, for example Adobe Acrobat DC Reader)
- Foxit Reader
If you do not use the recommended readers (Adobe Acrobat 8 or higher or Foxit Reader), ESDC may receive a blank application from you.
Downloading the application form
- Make sure that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 or higher or Foxit Reader installed on your system.
- Select the Application form
- When prompted to open or save the form, select the down arrow on the “Save” button, and select “Save as”
- Select your folder location and save (file type must be PDF)
- Reopen the form from your computer:
- select the “Open with” option
- choose option to open with either Adobe Acrobat Reader or Foxit
- Make sure that the form opens in one of the Reader Softwares (Adobe or Foxit), by looking at the top of your screen.
For example, you should see:
- ESDC-EMP XXXX.pdf (SECURED) – Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
- ESDC-EMP XXXX.pdf (SECURED) – Foxit PhantomPDF
- Begin inputting and save your information.
- Before submitting your application make sure that the Application form is completed, and all information has saved properly.
Moving within a form
To move from one field to the next on the form, hit “Tab”. This ensures that you do not accidently skip over any fields.
Forms that perform calculations
Some sections of the form perform calculations based on the amounts you enter. It’ll automatically calculate totals in the appropriate fields. You’re responsible for the completeness and accuracy of any information submitted. Please double-check all data you enter.
Submit 1 application only
Submit only 1 copy of your application package. Submitting multiple copies of the same application or submitting the same application by using various methods will cause longer processing times for your application.
When you'll get a funding decision
We expect to make funding decisions in spring 2024.
You should not start your project activities until you hear from us. Any purchases made prior to an agreement being signed by both parties will not be eligible for funding.
If you apply through GCOS, you will be able to track the status of your application throughout the process.
We won’t select all submitted applications for funding, as funding is limited. Please note that decisions are final and there’s no appeal process.
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