Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with 1-499 employees - For-profit businesses across all sectors (retail, services, professional, manufacturing, etc.) - Businesses with a physical location in Canada - Sole proprietors and partnerships operating as registered businesses - Franchisees (in some cases, with franchise agreement documentation) - Businesses must be operational for a minimum of 12 months prior to application - Not eligible: Non-profits, government entities, political organizations, or businesses in financial distress/bankruptcy ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to $15,000 per business (non-repayable) - Matching Requirement: 1:1 cost-sharing – business must contribute 50% of eligible project costs - Repayability: Grant funds are non-repayable (not a loan) - Funding Structure: - Grant covers up to 50% of approved project costs - Business covers the remaining 50% through cash or in-kind contributions - Maximum grant disbursement: $15,000 - No interest, no repayment obligations ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Digital Skills Training - Employee training in digital tools and platforms - Social media management training - E-commerce platform training - Cybersecurity awareness programs - Advisory & Professional Services - Digital transformation consulting - Business process optimization - Technology needs assessment - Digital strategy development - Technology Adoption & Tools - E-commerce website development or platform setup - Point-of-sale (POS) system implementation - Customer relationship management (CRM) software - Accounting and financial management software - Digital marketing tools and platforms - Online Presence Development - Website design and development (basic to intermediate) - Social media account setup and optimization - Online store creation - Digital marketing campaign setup - Equipment (directly supporting digital transformation)