Digital Assistance Program for Small Business ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Restaurants with in-person dining operations - Bars and beverage establishments - Fitness and leisure facilities - Independent businesses (specific sectors focused on in-person services) - Small businesses in hospitality and personal services industries ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $5,000 per eligible business - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (funding does not require repayment) - Matching Requirements: Not specified in program description - Funding Structure: Direct grant assistance for digital consulting services ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Website development and design - Digital marketing strategy consulting - E-commerce platform setup and tools - Digital consulting services related to online business presence ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Application must demonstrate need for digital transformation in eligible business sector - Funds must be used exclusively for approved consulting and digital service expenses - Grant is limited to businesses with in-person service components - Recipients must engage qualified digital consulting service providers - Specific timelines for fund utilization and completion of digital initiatives to be confirmed with program administrator