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Digital Transformation Grants in Ontario: A Comprehensive Guide

Digital transformation is a crucial driver for business growth in Ontario, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). To encourage this evolution, the Ontario government has implemented various grant programs that support the adoption of digital technologies. These initiatives aim to modernize business operations and prepare them for the future. This article delves into the Ontario Digital Transformation Grant Program, highlighting the main aspects of the program, eligibility criteria, and the impact of these grants on local economic development.

127 programs available
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations

    Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    Funding for business-support organizations in Southern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • From $125,000 to $10,000,000
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2025
    • Closing date : March 31, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Kingston Arts Council (KAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Resiliency Grants (2021)

    Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
    Funding for Kingston professional artists
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • Rotary Club of Welland logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rotary Club of Welland — General Funding

    Rotary Club of Welland
    Community service funding for local projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Port Colborne, Welland, Ontario
  • Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund

    Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7)
    Funding for tourism businesses adapting to COVID-19
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,500 to $20,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 6, 2021
    • Closing date : February 15, 2021
    Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Tourism Organization 4 (RTO4) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    RTO4 2026-2027 Partnership Program

    Regional Tourism Organization 4 (RTO4)
    Co-investment support for tourism development
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    RTO7 Partnership Program

    Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7)
    Matching funding for tourism projects in BruceGreySimcoe
    Eligible Funding
    • From $350 to $75,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 2, 2026
    • Closing date : February 27, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Ontario Development Program – Funding for Rural Businesses

    Government of Ontario
    Funding for rural business growth in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $10,000
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • PS43 Foundation (PS43) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Siakam EdTech Engine

    PS43 Foundation (PS43)
    Accelerator for North American EdTech startups
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $30,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 11, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Brock logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Support for Community Organizations

    Township of Brock
    Municipal support for local community groups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,700 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    The knowledge mobilization initiative of rce (km-rce)

    Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
    Supports knowledge mobilization networks in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    thriveFORWARD

    Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Nventure
    Innovation funding for southern Ontario businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 31, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Toronto Main Street Innovation Fund

    City of Toronto
    Funding for innovative Toronto main street projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $100,000
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 22, 2025
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Oxford County logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Tourism Innovation Grant Program

    Oxford County
    Funding for innovative tourism experiences in Oxford County
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • County of Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceClosed

    Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding

    County of Wellington
    Funding for downtown and property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Erin, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Gravenhurst logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of Gravenhurst Community Improvement Plan – Gravenhurst Urban Area

    Town of Gravenhurst
    Funding for property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of LaSalle logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Town of LaSalle — Transit Affordable Pass Program

    Town of LaSalle
    Discounted monthly bus passes for eligible residents
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 49% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    LaSalle, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Township of Huron-Kinloss — Business Grants and Funding

    Township of Huron-Kinloss
    Matched funding for downtown business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Township of Huron-Kinloss Community Improvement Plan

    Township of Huron-Kinloss
    Supports local business and property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Severn logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Township of Severn — Grants and Funding

    Township of Severn
    Support for local community projects and organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • ventureLAB logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosed

    ventureLAB — Accelerate AI

    ventureLAB
    AI acceleration program for startups and scale-ups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 2, 2023
    • Closing date : August 6, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Morrissette Entrepreneurship logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Western Accelerator

    Morrissette Entrepreneurship
    Startup accelerator for high-growth ventures
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 22, 2026
    London, Ontario, Canada
  • YWCA Hamilton logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    YWCA Hamilton

    YWCA Hamilton
    Business support for women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 27, 2026
    Ontario, Canada