Grow Your Business Online

Eligible businesses will receive a micro-grant of up to $2,400 to help with the costs related to adopting digital technologies. 

Some eligibility requirements:

• A consumer-facing, for-profit business
• Can be accessed by consumers or provides in-person services to consumers
• Has at least one employee (other than the owner)
• Must commit to maintaining a digital adoption strategy for six months after participation in the program

Boost Your Business Technology

Eligible businesses can leverage the grant to pay for the services of a digital advisor.

• The grant covers up to 90% of the eligible cost of retaining the services of a digital advisor, up to a maximum grant value of $15,000
• Businesses also have the opportunity to secure a 0% interest loan from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) to facilitate the acquisition of new technology
• Applicants can leverage the help of talented post-secondary students and recent graduates through subsidized work placements.

Seal the Deal Fund

Non-repayable grants up to $15,000 per project to support consulting, engagement or capital purchases that will directly connect or conclude a supplier relationship with a social procurement opportunity.

Eligible examples:

• Consulting support to submit a proposal or bid that could directly lead to a contract for the delivery of goods and services

• Design of a marketing or sales plan that has a specific market or purchase opportunity

• Legal fees for a joint venture or partnership agreement to meet a purchaser opportunity
• Purchase of equipment, inventory or other accommodation that will directly result in increased sales and social value outcomes

References

Canada, I., 2022. Grow Your Business Online | CDAP. [online] Ised-isde.canada.ca. Available at: <https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/canada-digital-adoption-program/en/grow-your-business-online> 

Canada, I., 2022. Boost Your Business Technology | CDAP. [online] Ised-isde.canada.ca. Available at: <https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/canada-digital-adoption-program/en/boost-your-business-technology> 

Buy Social Canada. 2022. Seal the Deal Fund | Buy Social Canada. [online] Available at: <https://www.buysocialcanada.com/services/seal-the-deal-fund/>