Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan Program ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) – primary target - Canadian-based businesses - Organizations seeking to improve digital capabilities and workforce literacy - Businesses at any stage of digital maturity (beginners to intermediate adopters) ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $15,000 per applicant - Cost-Sharing Requirement: Grant covers up to 50% of eligible costs - Minimum Project Cost (implied): $30,000 (to maximize the $15,000 grant at 50% match) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (subject to program terms) - Matching Funds: Applicant must contribute minimum 50% of project costs from own resources ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Development of a digital adoption plan tailored to your company - Professional consulting services from designated knowledge centres - Digital modernization advisory and strategic planning - Employee digital literacy training and education programs - Knowledge centre services focused on SME digital capability building - Plan documentation and implementation strategy development ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicant must engage with an approved knowledge centre partner - Grant is conditional on completing a formal digital adoption plan document - Funds must be used within the program's specified timeframe - Applicants must demonstrate commitment to implementing digital improvements - Eligible costs must be directly tied to plan development and educational services - Proof of 50% cost-sharing contribution required before fund disbursement - Program may require progress reporting or plan submission milestones - Budget and scope must align with approved digital modernization objectives