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Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program
Digital transformation support for Ontario businesses
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Businesses with a permanent brick-and-mortar establishment in Ontario.
See full eligibility
Overview
The program supports brick-and-mortar small businesses in Ontario with training, advisory support, and funding for digital transformation. Eligible activities include digital marketing, website improvements, software, digital training, and necessary hardware.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 1-50 employees
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Digital marketing initiatives.
- Website redesign or development.
- Software adoption for digital operations.
- Digital training and skills development.
- Digital transformation planning and implementation.
Documents Needed
- A copy of the Commercial Tax Bill, or a letter or lease from the landlord indicating commercial taxes are paid.
- A copy of the Business Number, Articles of Incorporation (AOI), Master Business License (MBL), or business registration.
- Photos of the exterior storefront or business signage and the interior commercial business operations.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses with a permanent brick-and-mortar establishment in Ontario.
- Businesses employing 1 to 50 employees.
- Businesses registered in Ontario or incorporated.
- Businesses open for business at the time of application and open to the general public for walk-in and onsite purchases.
- Businesses owned by an Ontario resident age 18 or older who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Who is not eligible
- Home-based businesses, and businesses renting office space on a temporary basis or using shared workspaces.
- Wholesalers, manufacturers, distributors, and purely online businesses.
- Businesses supplying digital services to other businesses.
- Franchises.
- Not-for-profit or charitable organizations, large corporations with more than 50 staff, and previous Digital Main Street Ontario Grant Program recipients who received a DTG after June 21, 2022.
Eligible expenses
- Digital marketing services.
- Website redesign, improvement, or new website development.
- Software, including graphic design, productivity, social media, and security tools.
- Digital training courses.
- Necessary hardware, up to $1,000.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchases made prior to grant approval.
- Microsoft Office or equivalent, website hosting, domain name renewal, and software subscription renewal.
- Signage and printing, including LED or digital signage.
- Logo redesign and rebranding.
- Unnecessary or excessive equipment, iPhones or cell phones of any type, business owner or employee salary, and land, building or vehicle purchases.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Create an account and complete the digital assessment.
- Step 2: Pass the eligibility and pre-qualification quiz and complete online training.
- Step 3: Develop the Digital Transformation Plan and prepare the required documents.
- Step 4: Submit the application through the Digital Main Street portal.
- Step 5: Wait for OBIAA review and, if approved, sign the agreement.
Processing and Agreement
- OBIAA reviews the application.
- Approved applicants receive an agreement to be signed by the business owner and OBIAA.
- The grant is released after the signed agreement is received.
Additional information
- The grant is administered by the Ontario BIA Association (OBIAA), and is not administered by Digital Main Street.
- French translation assistance is available for applicants upon request.
- OBIAA reserves the right to determine who is eligible or ineligible on a case-by-case basis.
- Each applicant is assigned a Grant Coordinator.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program Program
What is the Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program?
The program supports brick-and-mortar small businesses in Ontario with training, advisory support, and funding for digital transformation. Eligible activities include digital marketing, website improvements, software, digital training, and necessary hardware.
Who is eligible for the Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program program, you must:
Permanent brick-and-mortar business in Ontario with 1 to 50 employees.
Registered in Ontario or incorporated, and open to the general public.
Owned by an Ontario resident age 18 or older who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and has completed the Digital Main Street Assessment, the eligibility quiz, the online training, and a Digital Transformation Plan.
What expenses are eligible under Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program?
Digital marketing initiatives.
Website redesign or development.
Software adoption for digital operations.
Digital training and skills development.
Digital transformation planning and implementation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program?
You can contact Digital Main Street (DMS) by email at grants@obiaa.com.
Where is the Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program available?
The Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program?
Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant Program is funded by Digital Main Street (DMS)