Digital Main Street – Programme « ShopHere »

📋 Eligible Entities - Small businesses operating in Ontario - Maximum 10 employees (or 25 employees if operating as a restaurant) - Businesses selling goods and/or services - Must be an established operating business (not startups) - Sole proprietors, partnerships, and incorporated businesses qualify ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to $2,500 per business - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (funds do not need to be returned) - Matching Requirements: No matching contribution required from the business - Accessibility: Program is designed to remove financial barriers for small retailers and food service operators ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - E-commerce platform setup and development - Online store creation and configuration - Digital tools and technology for online sales - Website design and functionality for product/service listings - Payment processing integration - Online inventory management systems - Professional services related to online store launch (if applicable within grant limits) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicant must be based and operating in Ontario - Business must meet employee threshold requirements at time of application - Funds must be used specifically to create or enhance online sales capability - Grant recipients must establish a functional online store/ShopHere presence - Program administered through Digital Main Street initiative - Businesses must complete the online store launch within specified timeframes after funding approval - Funds cannot be redirected to other business purposes outside e-commerce development