Funding: Canada Summer Jobs – Apply
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The application deadline is January 12, 2023 at 11:59 a.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Applications received or postmarked after the deadline date will not be considered.
Ways to submit your application
It is recommended that you submit your application electronically using:
- Option 1: Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS), or
- Option 2: Online fillable application
- Other ways to apply
The online fillable application allows you to complete an application online without having to create an account. This is the easiest and fastest way to submit a one-time application. While creating a GCOS account is a one-time process, it allows you to apply and track your application status, sign agreements, manage active projects and submit supporting documents. In addition, GCOS can save business' information and past CSJ applications, making it much faster to submit all future CSJ applications.
1. Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS)
If you have an active GCOS account and need details about completing the application online, visit Access GCOS.
If not, creating a GCOS account is a one-time process. GCOS can be used to apply for various funding opportunities with ESDC in a secure web environment. GCOS allows you to submit and track your application status, sign agreements, manage active projects, submit supporting documents, and review past projects submitted through GCOS. You will have convenient 24/7 access to your account including on all mobile devices.
While using GCOS, you can partially fill out an application and retrieve it at a later date to modify and/or finalize your application. Once you have submitted, your application will no longer be available for edits but you can review.
Visit the GCOS website for step-by-step instructions to create an account. Please use your organization's RP (payroll) business number assigned by the CRA to create your GCOS account.
Confirmation of receipt
Once a GCOS application has been successfully submitted, a 12-character confirmation number will be immediately generated by the system. This confirmation is considered the acknowledgement of receipt of your application. You will also receive a confirmation of receipt sent by email. If you do not receive a confirmation number acknowledging the application has been received, your application has not been submitted. Please ensure to click "submit" before you exit your application. For more information on the GCOS application confirmation number, please consult the Grants and contributions online services: Canada Summer Jobs user guide.
Moreover, if you experience any technical issues, please refer to the Grants and contributions online services: Canada Summer Jobs user guide.
2. Online fillable application
You can submit a fillable application online.
Important technical notes
- Your draft application in the online fillable form will become unavailable if left inactive for 20 minutes.
- Your application can be saved and accessed at a later time. In order to save a draft application, you must provide your email address and create a password. Once saved, an email will be sent to you with a link to resume completion of the application. However, you must complete and submit the application within 48 hours. Otherwise, the saved copy of your application will expire and all inputted information will be lost. If the password created is forgotten, it cannot be reset and the application will be lost.
- You can print a copy of your online application for your records. However, in order to do this this, you must print a copy before submitting your application online. Once submitted, you will not be able to print it.
Note
You must still click “submit” to complete your application. If you do not click "submit", your application will not be received and processed.
Confirmation of receipt
Once a fillable application has been successfully submitted, a 9-digit confirmation number is immediately generated by the system. This confirmation is considered the acknowledgement of receipt of your application. You will also receive a confirmation of receipt sent by email. If you do not receive a confirmation number acknowledging the application has been received, you have not completed the submission properly.
Other ways to apply
Please note that the ability to submit an application in person or by mail could be impacted by office closures.
Applications received by fax or by email will not be considered.
The application period closed on January 12, 2023. We are no longer accepting applications.
In person
Your application must be received before the close of business of the Service Canada Office on January 12, 2023.
Consult the Service Canada website for the hours of service of the Service Canada Offices. Please note additional administrative delays might apply.
Confirmation of receipt:
An acknowledgment confirming receipt will be emailed to you within 14 calendar days. Retain this confirmation, as you will need it for future communication with Service Canada.
By mail
Your application must be postmarked on or before January 12, 2023. Consult the CSJ website for the address where to send your application. Please note additional administrative delays might apply.
It is recommended that you submit your application electronically using the online fillable application or GCOS as the ability to submit an application by mail could be impacted by office closures.
Confirmation of receipt
An acknowledgment confirming receipt will be emailed to you within 14 calendar days. Retain this confirmation, as you will need it for future communication with Service Canada.
Submit only one copy of your application
Submit only one copy of your application to Service Canada. Submitting multiple copies of the same application or submitting the same application by using various methods will cause longer processing times for your application.
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