CDAP grant and free eCommerce advisory services

Micro-grant Funding

RECEIVE UP TO $2,400
TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE

There are a multitude of digital tools available to help small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) get ahead.

Digital adoption can help you reshape your business, whether it’s front facing solutions that impact your customers, or behind the desk solutions that increase efficiencies in the office.

APPLY NOW PROGRAM GUIDE

SEO & ANALYSIS

User experience, customer acquisition, website optimization and increased ROI

DIGITAL MARKETING

Digital channels, market targeting & segmentation, paid, and media promotions

eCOMMERCE

Sales platforms, electronic payments, booking and scheduling systems
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BACK OFFICE

Automation tools, inventory management, customer databases,
and security

DOES YOUR BUSINESS QUALIFY FOR A CDAP MICRO-GRANT?

Your business must be:

for-profit (including social enterprises and co-operatives)
registered and operating in Manitoba
consumer facing (services or products provided to individuals)
public facing (accessible to consumers)

And meet one of the following:

has at least one employee on payroll (other than the business owner)
earned over $30,000 in annual gross revenue in the most recent tax year

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K9 Storm Inc.

"This is an awesome program for companies like us to adopt new technology and validate its efficacy. As a small business, technological improvements help us stay competitive, increase margins, and benefit the Winnipeg economy as a whole"

"Thanks to our new e-commerce store, our customers can order our drinks from the comfort of their homes. In a short time, we’ve already seen an increase in sales! The application portal was user-friendly and the IntegrateIT staff were quick to respond to my questions. The process was so easy."

"Since launching our e-commerce store, we’ve seen a 70% growth in sales, owing in part to CDAP and IntegrateIT. Thanks!"

"Resource constraints prevented the integration of our online shop with our in-store platform. The CDAP grant helped us hire a pro and get it done right! The improved shopping experience has already led to more orders and increased sales. The program has exceeded our expectations!"

DIGITAL ADVISORY SERVICES CAN ACCOMPANY YOUR MICRO-GRANT

If your business meets the qualifications for the CDAP micro-grant, you will qualify for complimentary consultation. Our team will walk you through digital solutions to help you make the most of your micro-grant.

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Piccola Cucina

"The advisors at IntegrateIT provided excellent recommendations for increasing engagement on our social media platforms as well as tips for enhanced SEO strategies on our website."

"Plaza Petals had no eCommerce until we got the CDAP grant. The new storefront will broaden our customer reach, simplify access and increase sales potential. Communication with IntegrateIT advisors was amazing. Anytime I had questions, they were answered the same day. Thank you."

"The advisors at IntegrateIT provided great recommendations for our digital marketing plan and suggested improvements to our back-end infrastructure to optimize the customer experience"

"Our goal was to improve our online presence and implement an eCommerce solution to enhance the user experience for our customers. IntegrateIT’s eCommerce Advisors provided great advice and helped us pick the right option to attain our goal. The time-bound nature of the program helped us stay on track with implementation. Having advisors available is a very good idea."

Customer Journey

See Eligible Projects Here
Within 120 days implement an eCommerce project:

Development of a new eCommerce website or the addition of new functionality to an existing eCommerce website
Integration of back-office applications
Implementation of digital marketing

See Eligible Costs Here
Within 30 days, submit all your eligible costs:

Net New Platform or subscription fees for:
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Backoffice Integrations
Third party consultant fee(s) to assist with your net-new implementation or improved functionality of:
- eCommerce
- Digital marketing
- Backoffice Integrations
Digital Marketing Advertising

Determine Your Path
Select the path most applicable to your needs:

My business needs guided support from start to finish, an eCA will be assigned prior to your project’s start date.
My business has identified its plan, but needs further assistance, an eCA will be assigned during the implementation of your project.
My business has a plan and capacity to implement the project, an eCA is not required.‍‍

Application Checklist
Files for Upload:

Companies Documentation (file)

Questions we ask:

Business Summary, including how you serve consumers
Describe how you plan to build or improve your your eCommerce presence?
Explain why this program is important for your business

Eligibility Criteria
Your business must be:

For-profit
Registered and operating in Manitoba
Consumer-facing
Public-facing

AND

Must meet one of the following requirements:

Hired a minimum of one employee
Earned over $30,000 in annual gross revenue in the most recent tax year

More description of this journey map part.

See Eligible Projects Here
Within 120 days implement an eCommerce project:

Development of a new eCommerce website or the addition of new functionality to an existing eCommerce website
Integration of back-office applications
Implementation of digital marketing

See Eligible Projects Here
Within 120 days implement an eCommerce project:

Development of a new eCommerce website or the addition of new functionality to an existing eCommerce website
Integration of back-office applications
Implementation of digital marketing

See Eligible Costs Here
Within 30 days, submit all your eligible costs:

Net New Platform or subscription fees for:
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Backoffice Integrations
Third party consultant fee(s) to assist with your net-new implementation or improved functionality of:
- eCommerce
- Digital marketing
- Backoffice Integrations
Digital Marketing Advertising

See Eligible Costs Here
Within 30 days, submit all your eligible costs:

Net New Platform or subscription fees for:
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Backoffice Integrations
Third party consultant fee(s) to assist with your net-new implementation or improved functionality of:
- eCommerce
- Digital marketing
- Backoffice Integrations
Digital Marketing Advertising

Determine Your Path
Select the path most applicable to your needs:

My business needs guided support from start to finish, an eCA will be assigned prior to your project’s start date.
My business has identified its plan, but needs further assistance, an eCA will be assigned during the implementation of your project.
My business has a plan and capacity to implement the project, an eCA is not required.‍‍

Determine Your Path
Select the path most applicable to your needs:

My business needs guided support from start to finish, an eCA will be assigned prior to your project’s start date.
My business has identified its plan, but needs further assistance, an eCA will be assigned during the implementation of your project.
My business has a plan and capacity to implement the project, an eCA is not required.‍‍

Application Checklist
Files for Upload:

Companies Documentation (file)

Questions we ask:

Business Summary, including how you serve consumers
Describe how you plan to build or improve your your eCommerce presence?
Explain why this program is important for your business

Application Checklist
Files for Upload:

Companies Documentation (file)

Questions we ask:

Business Summary, including how you serve consumers
Describe how you plan to build or improve your your eCommerce presence?
Explain why this program is important for your business

Eligibility Criteria
Your business must be:

For-profit
Registered and operating in Manitoba
Consumer-facing
Public-facing

AND

Must meet one of the following requirements:

Hired a minimum of one employee
Earned over $30,000 in annual gross revenue in the most recent tax year

Eligibility Criteria
Your business must be:

For-profit
Registered and operating in Manitoba
Consumer-facing
Public-facing

AND

Must meet one of the following requirements:

Hired a minimum of one employee
Earned over $30,000 in annual gross revenue in the most recent tax year

More description of this journey map part.

FAQs

What is e-commerce?

eCommerce is an online transaction between business-and-consumer for the purposes of quoting, or booking/reserving/scheduling, or buying of products and/or services.

Are non-profits eligible for this program?

Only for-profit businesses (including for-profit social enterprises and cooperatives) can be considered.

When do you decide to audit a business to check their eligibility status?

Businesses will be chosen at random to participate in an eligibility audit. Businesses that attest to having one employee will be requested to provide their Current Assessment of Source Deductons (PD7A). Businesses that attest to having over $30,000 in gross revenue will be requested to provide their annual Notice of Assessment (NOA).

My business is part of a franchise. Am I eligible to apply for the micro-grant?

Corporate chains, franchises, or registered charities are not eligible.

Can I have a consultant apply for the micro-grant on behalf of my business?

Yes, a consultant can complete the application on behalf of the business, the business owner would have to authorize and sign the micro-grant agreement. The cost for a consultant applying for the micro-grant is not eligible.

I have received funding from other programs, including Digital Manitoba Initiative. Am I eligible for GYBO?

Yes. However, the micro-grant funding must be used for new charges only and cannot be used towards an expense already claimed under another program.

I have an eCommerce site. Am I still eligible for funding to enhance it?

If the proposal is for improvements and/or something new it may be eligible. However, a replacement of existing features would not be.

Can the micro-grant be used for marketing / social media only?

The micro-grant may not be used solely for marketing purposes and must be integrated as part of an eCommerce project to be eligible.

If I lose a receipt for any of my eligible expenses, can I still submit it as an eligible expense?

No. All submitted expenses will require both proof of service(s) rendered and proof of payment.

Will the taxes on the invoices be reimbursed?

Micro-grants will be issued based on the cost of the expense(s) before taxes; + PST. GST will not be reimbursed.

When do I submit my receipts for reimbursement?

All receipts must be submitted within thirty (30) days from the project end date. Receipts must be submitted together for a maximum amount up to $2400 and proof of payment must be provided for each receipt. More details will follow after your agreement is signed.

What businesses are not eligible?

Corporate chains, franchises, registered charities, real estate brokers, online resellers of third party stock, and wholesale distributors are not eligible for a micro-grant.

Can I apply for this funding if I have an at-home business?

If your business is a consumer-facing business that can be accessed by customers or provides in-person services to customers, it would be eligible (given that all other eligibility criteria are met).

What is a consumer-facing business?

A consumer-facing business is a business that sells directly to customers (B2C). Businesses can be a bricks and mortar business, or an online business.

I’m a sole proprietor and don’t have any employees, can I apply?

With recent changes to the program, you can now apply if you do not have any employees. To qualify under this stream, businesses must earn at least $30,000 in gross revenues in the previous fiscal period. Businesses operating for less than 80 weeks must have earned at least $30,000 in the current year to apply.

CDAP Stream 1 and Stream 2 - what's the difference?

Stream 1 – the Grow your Business Online program helps small businesses take advantage of e-commerce opportunities.

- A micro-grant of up to $2,400 to adopt or improve eCommerce
- Complimentary advisory services to guide your business

Learn more about the Grow Your Business Online program here.

‍Stream 2 – the Boost Your Business Technology grant helps small and medium-sized businesses with at least $500,000 of annual revenues, adopt new digital technologies.

- Use a free digital assessment tool to evaluate your own digital readiness
- The grant covers up to 90% of the eligible cost of retaining the services of a digital adoption plan
- Businesses could secure a 0% interest loan from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) to facilitate the acquisition of new technology

Learn more about the Boost Your Business Technology grant here.

My business address is located outside of Manitoba, but I live in MB. Can I still apply?

The program administered by The Momentum Centre is for businesses with a local MB address only. Please see https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/152.nsf/eng/00011.html for providers in other provinces.

What expenses are eligible?

Please review the list of eligible and ineligible expenses in our Program Guide.

I’ve already started to build / enhance my business’ eCommerce site. Are those expenses eligible?

Costs can only be incurred from the date on which your agreement has been signed.

Can the micro-grant be used to pay an employee or contractor to support digital adoption?

The micro-grant can be used to pay a contractor only if the contractor operates an independent business (registered and / or incorporated) that provides digital adoption services. Employee salaries/wages are not eligible.

The invoices are in U.S. funds, what exchange rate will be used to reimburse these?

Micro-grant disbursements require the receipt of both an invoice and proof of payment. In most cases, the exchange rate will be reflected on the credit card statement. If not, it will be based on the exchange on the date of the payment.

Are the micro-grant funds taxable revenue?

Yes. The micro-grant funds are taxable and should be reported on your corporate/business tax return.

Grow Your Business Online

Micro-grant Funding

DOES YOUR BUSINESS QUALIFY FOR A CDAP MICRO-GRANT?

Advisory Services

DIGITAL ADVISORY SERVICES CAN ACCOMPANY YOUR MICRO-GRANT

Customer Journey

FAQs