Forms and tools

ACOA Direct: Your secure online portal to submit claims to ACOA for processing.

• Access account information: Anytime, anywhere with just a click.
• Submit claims: Easily submit cost reimbursement claims.
• Share confidential information: Securely share documents like contribution agreements, amendments, and financial statements.
• Accessibility needs: Contact your account manager if you are not able to use ACOA Direct.

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)
• How to Submit an Advance payment request

Forms

To process your claims quickly, please go to the ACOA Direct online portal for the submission of all claims. If you are not able to access ACOA Direct or the forms listed below, please contact us.

Pre-authorized debit/direct deposit authorization (PAD)

• This form allows ACOA to directly deposit payments into your account when processed. It also allows direct payment to ACOA. Please click here to access a  PDF version (PDF - 1.2MB) of this document.

Final Payment Certificate

• This form certifies that the work outlined in the Statement of Work has been completed and all suppliers fully paid. Please click here to access a PDF version (PDF - 186KB) of this document.

Declaration of overdue amounts owed to the Crown

• This form is to be completed if you have any outstanding amounts owed to the Crown.  Please click here to access a PDF version (PDF - 159KB) of this document.

Non-cash costs certification

• If you received an eligible non-cash contribution for the project during the claim period, you must complete this form.  Please click here to access a PDF version (PDF -116KB) of this form. 

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