Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG)
Last Update: August 8, 2025
ON, Canada
Supports Ontario SMEs in adopting and implementing digital technologies
Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG) at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Grant Providers
- Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Program status
Open
Overview of the Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG) program
The Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG) offers up to $5,000 in funding to Ontario-based, for-profit SMEs to adopt and implement digital technologies, hardware, and software. The grant supports direct-to-consumer businesses with a physical storefront, such as retailers and restaurants, aiming to enhance digital capabilities and streamline operations.
Financing terms and conditions
- Grant support of up to $5,000 is available to adopt and implement digital technologies, including hardware and software.
Eligible projects & activities
- Adoption and implementation of digital technologies in business operations.
- Integration of new hardware or software to modernize retail and direct-to-consumer services.
- Upgrading business processes with digital tools to improve efficiency and productivity.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 4,900
Installing cloud-based POS terminals in an independent bookstore
$ 4,900
Launching a digital loyalty app for a craft bakery business
$ 4,700
Automating retail inventory with barcode scanning hardware and software
$ 4,800
Upgrading restaurant kitchen with digital order management tablets
$ 4,880
Equipping a florist shop with online booking and payment systems
$ 4,900
Implementing self-serve ordering kiosks at a local pizzeria
Eligibility criteria of the Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG) program
- Must be an Ontario-based for-profit business.
- Must have been in operation for at least 1 year.
- Must have at least $100,000 in annual revenue.
- Must employ between 1 and 50 employees.
- Must be a direct-to-consumer business with a physical storefront (e.g., retail, restaurants, food services, professional services such as hairstyling or florists).
Who is eligible?
- Direct-to-consumer businesses with a physical storefront
- Retail businesses
- Restaurants and food service businesses
- Professional services such as hairstyling and florists
Who is not eligible
- Companies without a physical storefront (such as purely online businesses).
- Businesses not based in Ontario.
- Non-profit organizations.
- Companies with more than 50 employees.
- Businesses applying to both the DMAP and RMPG programs simultaneously.
Eligible expenses
- Implementation of digital technologies
- Acquisition of hardware
- Purchase of software
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
How to apply to the Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG) program
1
Verify eligibility criteria
- Check if your business is an Ontario-based, for-profit company with 1-50 employees
- Ensure your business has at least one year of operation and $100K in annual revenue
- Confirm your business is direct-to-consumer with a physical storefront
2
Select the suitable program
- Determine whether to apply for the Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG) or the Digital Modernization & Adoption Plan (DMAP), as you cannot apply for both
- Choose the program that best aligns with your business needs
3
Prepare application documents
- Gather required documentation for application, such as business registration details and financials
- Prepare information about your digital adoption plans and needs
4
Complete and submit application
- Access the DCC online application portal or interest form
- Complete all required fields and upload supporting documents
5
Await application results
- Wait for confirmation of receipt from the DCC team
- Monitor communications for any follow-up questions or updates about your application status
Additional information
- Funding is provided on a first-come, first-served basis while resources last.
- Applicants may only apply to either the Digital Modernization & Adoption Plan (DMAP) or the Retail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG), but not both.
- Educational webinars, information sessions, and free digital transformation toolkits are available to support applicants.
- DCC facilitates partnerships between SMEs and Ontario-based technology firms for digital solution adoption.
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