Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)

Application process

• Step 1: Confirm your eligibility to apply for the grant.
• Step 2: Discuss your e-commerce project with WebSell.
• Step 3: Develop your e-commerce plan.
• Step 4: Apply for your grant.

Eligibility criteria

Use the CDAP grant assessment tool to find out if your business qualifies.

You can get funding through CDAP if your business:

• is a for-profit business (including for-profit social enterprises and co-operatives)
• is registered or incorporated
• is consumer-facing (sells goods and services directly to end consumers)
• has at least one employee (other than the owner) OR had at least $30,000 in annual revenue in the most recent tax year 
• commits to maintaining a digital adoption strategy for six months
• agrees to participate in follow-up surveys, share data about the experience, and have its name published as a grant recipient

Your business is not eligible if it is:

• a corporate chain, franchise or registered charity
• a representative of a multi-level marketing company
• a brokerage firm, such as real estate agents, investment advisors, insurance agents, etc.
• a business that is engaged in online reselling or drop-shipping reliant on third-party suppliers
• a wholesale or distribution business and manufacturer (unless you sell directly to consumers)

What does the grant cover?

Note: All eligible costs must be directly tied to the setting up of your new e-commerce store.

Eligible costs

• Development of a new e-commerce webstore
• Any costs related to the installation and integration of a new e-commerce platform
• E-commerce software including:
  • Software to track and manage inventory, as well as fulfill and ship orders
  • Software for product databases
  • Software to track sales, market to customers, offer discounts
  • Cyber security software or certifications
• Costs related to the marketing of your business online including:
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Social media advertising
  • Developing a digital marketing strategy
• Hardware and accompanying software up to 20% of total grant amount
  • This could include any software or equipment that is required to support your integrated e-commerce strategy. For example, upgrading your POS system.

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Many WebSell retailers are leaders in their industry. By working with our teams on design, development, marketing, and more, they’ve been able to carve their story out.

Many of our retailers were new to e-commerce when finding us and almost all would be lost without their online sales now. Make your store a success story on the e-commerce platform with a difference.

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