Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) Grants Available
CDAP offers two grants that will help you get online and use technology to build your business.
Boost Your Business Technology Grant & Grow Your Business Online Grant
Boost Your Business Technology grant gives you:
up to $15,000 to develop a Digital Adoption Plan
up to $100,000 in 0% interest loan from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) to implement your plan
up to $7,300 to hire a skilled youth to implement the technologies that can propel your business forward
Confirm Boost Your Business Technology grant is right for your business:
Use the CDAP grant assessment tool to see if your business qualifies.
You can get funding through this grant if your business*:
is Canadian-owned
is a sole proprietor or a business incorporated under the laws of Canada or a province or territory
is a for-profit
has 1 to 499 employees
has had at least $500,000 in annual revenue (but no more than $100M in 1 of the previous 3 tax years)
* Complete eligibility criteria can be found in the program guide.
Grow Your Business Online grant gives you:
up to $2,400 to setup e-commerce
Access to a network of more than 11,000 e-commerce advisors
Confirm Grow Your Business Online grant is right for your business:
Use the CDAP grant assessment tool to see if your business qualifies.
You can get funding through CDAP if your business:
is a for-profit business (including for-profit social enterprises and co-operatives)
is registered or incorporated
is consumer-facing (sells goods and services directly to end consumers)
has at least one employee (other than the owner) OR had at least $30,000 in annual revenue in the most recent tax year
commits to maintaining a digital adoption strategy for six months
agrees to participate in follow-up surveys, share data about the experience, and have its name published as a grant recipient
Your business is NOT eligible if it is:
a corporate chain, franchise or registered charity
a representative of a multi-level marketing company
a brokerage firm, such as real estate agents, investment advisors, insurance agents, etc.
a business that is engaged in online reselling or drop-shipping reliant on third-party suppliers
a wholesale or distribution business and manufacturer (unless you sell directly to consumers)
Costs Covered by the Grow Your Business Online Grant
To develop a new e-commerce website or add functionality to your existing site (e.g. online reservation/booking tools, online ordering systems, electronic payments)
Redesign of an existing site is not eligible
To install an e-commerce platform (including subscription fees/costs)
To hire a consultant to help with digital marketing strategies for your e-commerce store that could include activities such as website search optimization and social media advertising.
Your grant cannot be used solely for search engine marketing or social media advertising; such uses must be tied to an overall e-commerce implementation plan and not a standalone item
To track and manage inventory and sales, market to customers, offer discounts, maintain a loyalty program, or increase cyber security using e-commerce software
To pay up to 20% of the total cost of hardware and software
Eligible costs must be directly tied to the sale of goods and services online.
If you think your business might benefit from or be eligible for these grants, apply today!