How to apply
You can apply from March 8, 2024, to May 15, 2024, at 3:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Closed
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Use the Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) to apply.
If you don’t have a GCOS account, create one as soon as possible. You can apply for funding as soon as you’ve registered for a GCOS account. Please note that after you’ve submitted your application, you’ll need to finalize your GCOS account in order to become a fully registered user.
- The questions in the online form aren’t numbered, but they are in the same order as the How to answer the application questions section
You’ll be asked to upload some of your supporting documents into the GCOS application
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What is the Grants and Contributions Online Service (GCOS)?
GCOS allows you to apply, track multiple applications and save drafts 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.
Find out more about the GCOS account registration process.
Confirmation of receipt
If you submit your application through GCOS, you will receive an acknowledgment immediately and a tracking number.
Other ways to apply
While we recommend online application, you can also apply using 1 of the following options:
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By email or mail
To apply by email or mail, download and complete the application form.
Application for funding (PDF, 302 KB)
How to submit your application
By email
Email your application to SJTF-FFED@servicecanada.gc.ca by 3:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (EST) on May 15, 2024.
By mail
You must postmark your application on or before 3:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (EST) on May 15, 2024. You should mail your application to the address below. Note additional administrative delays might apply.
Mailing address:
Sustainable Jobs Training Fund
Coordination Unit Mailstop 402
National Grants & Contributions Delivery Centre (ESDC)
Phase IV 4th Floor
140 Promenade du Portage
Gatineau QC K1A 0J9If 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. 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
Alert: Warning
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 and will automatically calculate totals in the appropriate fields. You are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of any information submitted. Please double-check all data you enter.
Submit only 1 application
Submit only 1 copy of your application to ESDC. 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 Winter 2024 to 2025.
You should not start your project until you receive approval from us, as you will not be reimbursed for expenditures incurred before we approve a project and your project may no longer be eligible.
If you apply through GCOS, you will be able to track the status of your application throughout the process.
Not all submitted applications will be selected for funding, as funding is limited. Please note that decisions are final and there is no appeal process.
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