If you operate a B2C business in any industry, excluding real estate or insurance, and your business isn’t a franchise, you likely qualify for most of these available grants. You can actually apply for multiple grants and be accepted if you’re eligible. This article will provide an overview of available grants, their eligibility criteria, and the marketing services they cover for your business.
Grow Your Business Online - Canadian Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)
What is it?
This grant offers $2,400 to assist Canadian businesses in partnering with a marketing agency to boost their online sales through the adoption of e-commerce technology. If you run a service-based business, the updates or rebuilding of your website will include an online booking system, allowing customers to schedule appointments with you or your team automatically.
Who is it for?
This grant is designed for Canadian businesses that have either generated $30,000 in revenue in the past year (with filed taxes) or have at least one employee who has been with your company for a minimum of 3 months (with T4 filed).
What does it cover?
This grant specifically covers the integration of e-commerce technology into your existing website or the creation of a new website. We’ve created a specific package for this grant which your business can take advantage of!
How do I get it?
By partnering with us, we will guide you through the application process for this grant and provide the eligible marketing services for your business. If you prefer to apply independently, visit the CDAP website to start your application.
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Digital Transformation Grant Program - Digital Main Street (DMS)
What is it?
This grant gives your business access to an online course built around learning digital marketing skills at your own pace, along with a $2,500 grant that your business can allocate toward professional marketing services.
Who is it for?
The grant is specifically intended for brick-and-mortar businesses with 1-50 employees (with T4s filed).What does it cover?
This grant assists businesses in offsetting the cost of digital marketing services. You can hire an agency for marketing or website development, or use the funds for digital tools for a DIY marketing approach. We’ve created a tailored package for this DMS grant, which your business can take advantage of.How do I get it?
By partnering with us, we will guide you through the application process for this grant and provide eligible digital marketing services for your business. If you prefer to apply independently, visit the DMS website to begin your application.
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Boost Your Business Technology Grant - Canadian Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)
What is it?
This grant covers the $15,000 cost of a certified digital advisor who will create a digital adoption marketing strategy for your business. Once this strategy is in place, you gain access to a $50,000- $100,000 interest-free loan for 6 years to invest in your strategy, a $7,300 wage subsidy for an employee under 30, and access to all future program benefits.Who is it for?
To be eligible, your business must have generated $500,000 in gross revenue within the last 3 years (with filed taxes), have at least 1 employee (with T4 filed), be a corporation or sole proprietorship, and, like the grants mentioned above, have access to your CRA account.What does it cover?
This grant specifically covers the cost of the digital adoption plan created by a certified digital advisor. Once you have the plan, you can access the interest-free loan, which must be used for digital marketing services, as well as the employee wage subsidy.How do I get it?
By partnering with us, we will guide you through the application process for this grant and provide eligible marketing services for your business. If you prefer to apply independently, visit the CDAP website to begin your application.
There are so many grants available for your business to receive FREE digital marketing. If you would like to learn more about these grants, our marketing packages, or which grants your business can benefit from, give us a call! We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your business.
