How to apply

Confirmation of receipt

If you submit your application through GCOS, you will receive an acknowledgment message immediately and a tracking number.

Other ways to apply

While we recommend applying via GCOS, you can also apply using 1 of the following options:

• By email or mail

  To apply by email or mail, download and complete the application form.

  EMP5725 (PDF, 554 KB)

  How to submit your application

  Apply by email

  Send your complete application package by email to: EDSC.AC.NAAW-SNA.CA.ESDC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

  Indicate the following information in the subject line of your email(s):

  • name of your organization

  If you have to send your application package in multiple emails, specify if it is part 1 or part 2.

  Apply by mail

  Send your complete application package by mail to:

  Accessible Canada - NAAW 2025 and 2026

  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 message 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

  Alert: Warning

  If you do not use the recommended readers (Adobe Acrobat 8 or higher or Foxit Reader), we could receive a blank application from you.

  Downloading the application form

  1. Make sure that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 or higher or Foxit Reader installed on your system.
  2. Select the Application form
  3. When prompted to open or save the form, select the down arrow on the “Save” button, and select ”Save as”.
  4. Select your folder location and save (file type must be PDF).
  5. Reopen the form from your computer:
     1. select the “Open with” option
     2. choose option to open with either Adobe Acrobat Reader or Foxit
  6. Make sure that the form opens in one of the Reader Software (Adobe or Foxit), by looking at the top of your screen. For example, you should consult:
     • ESDC-EMP XXXX.pdf (SECURED) – Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
     • ESDC-EMP XXXX.pdf (SECURED) – Foxit PhantomPDF
  7. Begin inputting and save your information.
  8. 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 1 application only

Submit only 1 copy of your application to us. We will only review the first application received. Submitting multiple copies of the same application or submitting the same application by using various methods will cause longer processing times for your application.