Collaboration@International support

As part of our Collaboration@International (C@I) digital pilot, we are providing support to participating organizations. If you have any technical issues, please reach out to the appropriate Global Affairs Canada program point of contact for support.

During the pilot, we will also offer support sessions to answer technical questions. Click here to register for a session.

On this page

• How to participate in the digital pilot
  • GCKey
  • Creating a user and organization account
  • Filling and submitting the application
• Additional Support
• Learn more about the Grants and Contribution Transformation Initiative (GCTI)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How to participate in the digital pilot

GCKey

A GCKey is required to access the C@I Digital Pilot and submit a funding application. You may create a GCKey by going to the C@I Digital Pilot homepage, clicking the “Login and Register” button, and choosing the GCKey option. GCKey is a Government of Canada credential that allows you to securely conduct online business with various governmental programs and services. Anyone in any country can sign up and create a GCKey username and password to access online services. Expect to spend 10-15 minutes to set up GCKey.

1. Select Sign Up on the welcome page (located next to the sign-in section).
2. Create a username and password. Don’t forget to save your username separately from your email address.
3. Complete your recovery questions. You are required to use a memorable person and date.
4. Complete the email verification process. A unique one-time code will be emailed to you for GCKey entry.

Note: Need more help with GCKey? Visit the GCKey Help Page

Creating a user and organization account

1. Sign in, confirm your email address and agree to the Terms of Use.
2. Provide your user profile information (full name, position title, telephone number, and email address).
3. Indicate the name of your organization or group.
4. Complete your organization profile by providing the required details (e.g., organization description, address, and web presence).
5. Save and complete your organization profile.
6. Start applying for funding.

Filling and submitting the application

Depending on the funding opportunity, you may either be asked to complete a digital form to submit your application OR you may need to download an application form and then upload the completed form and your supporting documents.

Digital Application Form

1. Choose the program you would like to submit an application to.
2. Click on the "Start application" button for the selected program.
3. Enter all required information in each section of the application.
4. Review the application to make sure all information provided is correct and no required information is missing.
5. Submit the application. The point of contact for the funding opportunity will receive an email confirming the application has been submitted.

Downloadable Application Form

1. Choose the program you would like to submit an application to.
2. Click on the "Start application" button for the selected program.
3. Download and save the application form.
4. Complete the application form and collect supporting documentation outside of C@I.
5. Verify that all application information provided is correct and no required information is still missing.
6. Upload the form and any supporting documentation in C@I. The point of contact for the funding opportunity will receive an email confirming the application has been submitted.

Additional Support

For application questions or other inquiries, contact your mission's point of contact. During the pilot, we will also offer support sessions to answer technical questions. Click here to register for a session.

Points of contact

Learn more about the Grants and Contribution Transformation Initiative (GCTI)

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) launched the Grants and Contributions Transformation Initiative (GCTI) to streamline and modernize the department’s grants and contributions system. Collaboration@International will be the new external portal for organizations applying for Grants and Contributions. Learn more about GCTI.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)