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Disruption of Canada Post services

Due to the labour disruption at Canada Post, mail correspondence from some programs and services may be impacted. Consult the measures in place during the disruption of Canada Post services.

You can apply from November 4, 2025, to December 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

We will not consider applications received or postmarked after the deadline date.

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Before you apply

Make sure to carefully read the Before You Start section and the Articles of Agreement. These resources explain what information and supporting documents are required for your application. When you apply, you will need to confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to follow the Articles of Agreement.

Important

  • If you need to change something in your application, do not submit a new copy, contact us instead
    • Sending multiple copies or using different methods to submit the same application can delay processing
  • If you are unsure if you should submit more than one application consult the When do I need to submit more than 1 application section
  • If you're unsure whether your application was received or didn't get an acknowledgement of receipt email, contact us to confirm

Apply with Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS)

We recommend that you apply online using the Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS). GCOS is an online platform where you can create an account for your organization to submit ESDC funding applications online.

Sign in or register for GCOS

Using the Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS)

Creating an account is quick and only needs to be done once. After that, you will be able to:

Important: To access all GCOS features, you will need to complete your registration by verifying your identity. We strongly recommend setting up your GCOS account before the application deadline to avoid delays or missed opportunities.

Confirmation of receipt

Once you click "Submit" at the end of your application, you will immediately receive a tracking number and an acknowledgement email will be sent to the address provided in your application.

Important: If you do not receive a confirmation number or a confirmation email, your application has not been submitted.

For more information on the GCOS application confirmation number, or if you experience any technical issues, please consult the Grants and Contributions Online Services: User Guides.

How do I save or print a copy of my GCOS application

You can consult and print a copy of your application once it has been submitted. When viewing a submitted application, click into the Review and Submit section. Under the Review and Submit section, you can print a copy of the application.

Other ways to apply

While we recommend using GCOS, you can also apply using one of the following options:

Online fillable application form

You can submit a fillable application form online directly in your browser. Your progress can be saved and resumed later, but your application is only officially submitted to us when you click the "Submit to Service Canada" button at the end of the application.

Apply using the Online fillable form

Important technical notes if you apply using the Online fillable form:

  • sessions expire after 1 hour of inactivity. Your draft application in the online fillable form will become unavailable if left inactive for an hour
  • your application can be saved and continued at a later date. To save a draft application, you must provide your email address and create a password. Once saved, an email will be sent with a one-time link to resume completion of the application. However, you must complete and submit the application within 72 hours following the start of the application. 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
  • if required information is missing, you will not be able to access the next page
  • print a copy of your application before submitting your application. You can print a copy of your online application for your records. However, you must print a copy before submitting your application online. Once submitted, you will not be able to print it
  • you must click "submit to Service Canada" to complete your application. If you do not click "submit to Service Canada", we will not receive your application
  • a confirmation number is immediately generated by the system once an online fillable application has been successfully submitted. This confirmation is considered the acknowledgement of receipt of your application. We will send a confirmation of receipt to the email address provided in your application. If you do not receive a confirmation number acknowledging the application has been received, you have not completed the submission properly

By mail or in person

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

EMP5396A (PDF, 540 KB)

Important: 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.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that mailed applications are postmarked with the date of mailing, especially if they are sent on or close to the application deadline. Applications without a clear postmark may be considered late and therefore ineligible.

By mail

Your application must be postmarked by a postal service on or before December 11, 2025. Consult the Contact CSJ webpage for the address of where to send your application. Please note that additional administrative delays might apply.

We recommend that you submit your application electronically using GCOS or the online fillable application. The ability to submit an application by mail could be impacted by office closures.

If you submit your application by mail, you will receive an acknowledgement by email within 14 calendar days of the end of the Call for Applications. We will send the acknowledgment to the email address provided in your application. Retain this confirmation, as you will need it for future communications with us.

In person

We must receive your application before the close of business of the Service Canada Office on December 11, 2025.

Consult the Service Canada website for the hours of service of the Service Canada Offices. Please note additional administrative delays might apply.

We recommend that you submit your application electronically using GCOS or the online fillable application. The ability to submit an application in person could be impacted by office closures.

If you submit your application at your local Service Canada Centre, we will send you an acknowledgment to the email address provided in your application within 14 calendar days of the end of the Call for Applications. Retain this confirmation, as you will need it for future communication with us.

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), Service Canada 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, it should indicate:

  • ESDC-EMP5396A.pdf (SECURED) - Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
  • ESDC-EMP5396A.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 in the form, press "Tab". This helps ensure you do not accidentally skip 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 Service Canada. Submitting multiple copies of the same application or submitting the same application by using various methods may cause longer processing times for your application. If you are unsure if your application was successfully submitted or you did not receive an acknowledgement of receipt email, please contact us to verify it was received.

What happens if information is missing from your application

If your application is incomplete, we will send you an email. You will have 5 business days to submit the missing information. If your application is not complete by that time, we may reject it.

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