Canada Digital Grant

Overview of the Canada Digital Grant program:

The Canada Digital Grant is designed to assist for-profit businesses in enhancing their online presence and marketing efforts. By covering 75% of eligible expenses, up to $4,800, the grant enables businesses to collaborate with professional consultants to develop effective digital marketing strategies, improve search engine optimization (SEO), update website content related to SEO, and execute social media marketing campaigns. This initiative aims to help businesses grow by attracting more customers through improved online visibility and engagement.

Benefits of the Canada Digital Grant program:

• Financial support covering 75% of eligible digital marketing expenses, up to $4,800.
• Access to professional consultants for developing digital marketing strategies.
• Improved online presence through SEO and website content updates.
• Enhanced customer engagement via social media marketing campaigns.

Eligibility criteria of the Canada Digital Grant program:

• To be eligible for the grant, businesses must meet the following criteria:
• Business Type: For-profit and registered or incorporated.
• Website: Must have a functional business website.
• Revenue: At least $100,000 in revenue in the most recent tax year.
• Business Model: Operates primarily through physical interactions and transactions, without reliance on the internet for core functions.
• Compliance: Agree to complete follow-up surveys, provide feedback on the grant experience, and consent to having the company name published as a grant recipient.
• Previous Funding: Must not have previously received the Boost Your Online Presence Grant or the $2,400 CDAP Grow Your Business Online Grant.
• Ineligible Applicants:
• Previous recipients of the Boost Your Online Presence Grant or the $2400 CDAP Grow Your Business Online Grant
• Non Profit Organizations
• Charities
• Retail Stores
• Restaurants
• Corporate Chains
• Franchises
• Brokerage companies, such as mortgage brokers, investment advisors, insurance agents, real estate agents, etc.
• The following expenses are not eligible for the grant
• Expenses made before the grant approval
• Website Updates, if they are not related to SEO or social media marketing campaign(s)
• Sponsored Placement expenses with platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads, X ads, Reddit Ads, Quora Ads, and other similar platforms
• Hardware Purchase
• Opportunity costs
• Lobbyist Expenses
• New capital expenditures