A micro-grant for consumer-facing small businesses adopting e-commerce, delivered with support from a local e-commerce advisor.
This stream is aimed at retailers, restaurants and service businesses selling to consumers, not at business-to-business operations. The grant is small by design, intended to cover setup costs such as an online store, digital marketing or inventory software rather than a full technology programme.
| Type | Non-repayable micro-grant. |
| Who qualifies | Consumer-facing Canadian small businesses meeting the program's thresholds. |
| Eligible costs | E-commerce setup and related digital adoption costs. |
| Apply through | The CDAP portal. |
| Status | Confirm whether this stream is currently open before applying. |
Grant amount and stream status require confirmation on the official site.
| Program | Type | Maximum | Apply through | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDAP Grow Online | Grant, non-repayable | Grant | CDAP portal | VERIFY weeks |
| CanExport SMEs | Grant, non-repayable | Grant | Global Affairs Canada online portal | 8 to 12 after intake closes weeks |
| SR&ED | Tax credit, non-repayable | Tax credit | Filed with your corporate tax return | 9 to 26 weeks |
Stream details and eligibility: ised-isde.canada.ca
Facts on this page last checked 7 August 2026.
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