Covers most of the cost of a digital adoption plan built with an approved advisor, and opens access to an interest-free BDC loan to implement it.
Businesses commonly take the grant for the plan and never draw the implementation loan, which is a reasonable outcome: the plan is useful on its own. Treat them as two decisions rather than one package. Confirm both the grant amount and whether the stream is currently open before building a project around it.
| Structure | A grant covering a share of the cost of a digital adoption plan prepared with an approved digital advisor, plus eligibility for an interest-free loan through BDC to implement the plan. |
| Who qualifies | Small and medium Canadian businesses meeting the program's revenue and employee thresholds. |
| Apply through | The CDAP portal. |
| Status | Confirm the current status of both streams before applying. Program streams have been adjusted. |
Grant amount, loan ceiling and stream status all require confirmation on the official site.
| Program | Type | Maximum | Apply through | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDAP Boost | Multiple streams | Multiple streams | CDAP portal | VERIFY weeks |
| BDC Financing | Loan, repayable | $350,000 | BDC directly | 2 to 6 weeks |
| CSBFP | Loan guarantee, repayable | $1,150,000 | Your bank or credit union | 4 to 8 weeks |
Program streams and thresholds: ised-isde.canada.ca
Facts on this page last checked 7 August 2026.
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