Discover the Canadian CDAP Program

Unlock the potential to receive up to $2,400 to elevate your online business. Jumpstart your digital journey with the innovative micro-grant initiative the Canadian Digital Adoption Program offers.

Elevate your business with CityMedia, your trusted digital ally

“Apply for the Grow Your Business Online grant today and unlock up to $2,400.”

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What do we do?

CityMedia is your comprehensive web service partner, delivering striking graphic design, brand enhancement, digital marketing, and web development solutions to a diverse clientele. Upon approval for the Canada Digital Adoption Program, not only will we streamline your application process, but our seasoned professionals will guide you through every phase of your project, ensuring timely completion with a visually captivating website primed to propel your business forward.

We will assist you in the application process at no charge.

Let’s Dive In

What types of services and products can this funding support?

Grant beneficiaries can allocate the funds toward various online-related expenditures, including imagery, establishing an online inventory system, advertising expenses, subscription fees for an eCommerce platform, and staff training for website management.

Here are additional expenses covered by this funding:

  • SEO assessment followed by website enhancements as time permits
  • Professional evaluation of website performance and user experience
  • Initiation of a Digital Marketing Ad Campaign (SEM) – Kickstart your paid marketing endeavours:
  • Google Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads
  • Augment your existing Digital Marketing endeavours with any of the following:
  • Thorough evaluation of current Digital Marketing campaigns
  • Creation of new display ads through graphic design services
  • Keyword research conducted for SEO purposes
  • Setup of Google shopping campaign through SEM services
  • Integration of Facebook Commerce and product catalogue promotion across Facebook and Instagram
  • Production of marketing videos through video editing services
  • Revitalization of homepage through web design and development expertise
  • Formulation of a social media marketing strategy
  • Evaluation of social media accounts covering hashtag research, tone, image quality, and post formatting
  • Setup of email marketing & newsletter infrastructure
  • Initial configuration and integration for newsletter templates
  • Enhancements to eCommerce functionality
  • Evaluation and optimization of checkout and purchasing experience
  • Installation and configuration of new plugins
  • Advancements in eCommerce fields
  • Merchandising efforts
  • Improvements in onsite search functionality
  • Optimization of online store layout (refreshing product page layouts!)
  • Implementation of reCAPTCHA for WooCommerce
  • Establishment of advanced eCommerce tracking and reporting utilizing Google Analytics
  • Creation of optimized product descriptions through content writing
  • Establishment of online store and integration of eCommerce capabilities

Is my business eligible for the grant?

  • Does your business employ at least one staff member (excluding the owner) OR generate a minimum of $30,000 in annual revenue in the latest tax year?
  • Does your business provide in-person services to consumers and have a consumer-facing aspect?
  • Is your business a for-profit entity? This includes social and cooperative enterprises.
  • Is your business registered or incorporated?
  • Has your business committed to maintaining a digital adoption strategy for six months?
  • Is your business willing to partake in follow-up surveys, share experiential data, and have its name published as a grant recipient?

If you’ve answered YES to all the above criteria, you could qualify for up to $2,400 in grant funding from the Federal Government’s Grow Your Business Program.

As a comprehensive digital agency, CityMedia is approved o assist you throughout the application and approval process. If you meet the outlined criteria and wish to learn more, please contact us promptly.

These grants are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

How Does The Program Operate?

The Grow Your Business Online grant offers up to $2,400 to facilitate eCommerce setup and bolster online sales. This could be your opportunity!Let us guide you through the application process today!

What’s the Grant Application Process?

The application process comprises three key stages. CityMedia will streamline the entire process, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Any oversight or inaccuracies could jeopardize the application process.

Step 1:

Assess Eligibility & Criteria

We’ll assist you in evaluating your eligibility and ensure alignment of your business objectives with eligible services.

Step 2:

Collaborate with a local service provider

That’s where we come in! We’ll ensure the services align with grant requirements and maintain meticulous records for the final application.

Step 3:

Submit the grant application

Once we’ve formulated a deployment plan compliant with the grant’s guidelines, we’ll assist you in applying! Act swiftly, as the acceptance rate for this micro-grant is high, making time of the essence.

Securing the grant is just the beginning! We help you strategize, develop, and implement your strategy!

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    Important Notices

    Meeting the criteria does not guarantee grant approval.

    The following expenses are ineligible for coverage under this grant:

    • Internet connectivity
    • Shipping costs for goods purchased via the eCommerce platform
    • Expenses incurred prior to grant approval
    • Renewal of digital services such as domain names or software subscriptions (including existing eCommerce subscriptions)
    • Costs associated with signage and printing
    • Redesigning of logos and rebranding efforts
    • Salaries for the owner or existing employees for project execution
    • Acquisition of land, buildings, or vehicles
    • Intangible assets such as goodwill, whether capitalized or expensed
    • Depreciation or amortization costs
    • Interest on invested capital, bonds, or debentures
    • Bond discount
    • Monthly mortgage, loan, and/or rent payments
    • Refinancing existing debt
    • Losses on investments, bad debts, and any outstanding debts
    • Fines or penalties
    • Legal expenses
    • Fees for administrators, including payments to members or officers of the business’s board of directors
    • Opportunity costs
    • Hospitality and entertainment expenses
    • Franchise fees and/or franchise license costs
    • Lobbyist fees
    • New capital expenditures
    • Consulting fees related to the CDAP application or any expenses unrelated to technology solution acquisition or setup

    Please Note: CityMedia will not levy charges for assistance with the application process.

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