Grow Your Business Online Grant

Overview of the Grow Your Business Online Grant program:

Small business owners in Ontario who are looking to expand their online business this grant offers up to $2,400 for you to start a digital strategy. This is a reimbursement grant meaning if you receive this grant you must incur costs upfront after you receive conditional approval.

Benefits of the Grow Your Business Online Grant program:

• This grant will help you grow your business's online sales by granting up to $2,400 for digital strategy development. During this time, e-commerce advisors will be available to work with you and help you identify digital needs, provide digital resources, assist you with completing applications and, answer any questions you may have about the program.

Eligibility criteria of the Grow Your Business Online Grant program:

• Eligible criteria to qualify for this grant:
  • Must be a for-profit business (including for-profit social enterprises and co-operatives)
  • Must be a registered or incorporated business
  • Must be a consumer-facing business
  • Must be able to be accessed by consumers or provide in-person services to consumers
  • Have at least one employee (other than the owner) or had at least $30,000 in annual revenue in the previous fiscal year. For Businesses in operation less than 80 weeks who have not yet filed their first years taxes or received their CRA Notice of Assessment, the Business must have a gross revenue of at least $30,000 in the last 12 months of operations or since incorporation/registration.
  • Must commit to maintaining a digital adoption strategy for six months after participation in the program
  • Must consent to participating in follow-up surveys, sharing information with the Government of Canada (ISED and Statistics Canada), and having the name of the business published as a recipient of funding
• Not-eligible:
  • Corporate chains and franchises
  • Registered charities and not-for profit organizations
  • Representatives of multi-level marketing companies
  • Real estate agents and brokerages
  • Insurance agents and brokerages
  • Mortgage agents and brokerages
  • Investment advisors and brokerages
  • Businesses engaging in online reselling or drop-shipping reliant third-party suppliers
  • Wholesale or distribution businesses and manufacturers