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How To Get Small Business Grants for Your Website in Ontario

July 11, 20234 min read
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Small Business Funding For A New Website In Ontario

I'm happy to share this information on Ontario's digital grant for small businesses.

I'm honestly surprised this is not talked about a lot more in the province.

It is likely a reflection of how far behind some of us are when it comes to digital infrastructure and presence.

The provincial government will literally give you $2400 to spend on digital assets and services for your small business.

No strings attached.

Sounds t0o good to be true I know...

It is a very generous boost from the Ontario government towards getting yourself found online.

Everything from paid ads, consultations, and new websites are on the table.

The program is still in effect at the time of this writing.

Of course we would love for you to spend that money here with us at Peak Demand and get onboard this amazing platform. Thats about a year's worth of tools in our standard kit.

All of the services that we offer would be covered under eligible costs of the grant.

Also - I would also personally love it if you did!

You could have a blog just like this one here.

As well as an AI-powered chatbot to manage communications for your business.

We could be closer that way, and our team could help you along your digital journey.

Only if you wanted to though!

Ugh I'm so Canadian XD.

Being too polite and honest, you sometimes miss out on quick wins. But I am all about long-term partnerships. So I don't mind at all.

But of course if you do manage to capture the grant just by coming to this blog page first, we will have done something good for an entrepreneur in Canada.

And that's really all that matters.

Being an entrepreneur myself, I know how hard it is to get up and out on your own, and how much a helping hand is appreciated.

In the world of digital, you really don't know how little you know, until someone else shows you.

I still learn new things every single day.

So don't hesitate to reach out to me directly.

I've spoken to the grant teams that manage this particular service, and they tell me it is very easy to get when compared to other grants from the government.

Like VERY easy...

A very positive sign for those in doubt.

Or those in need.

The requirements for the grant should be in the key takeaways below my face in this article.

When you get yours, please let me know.

I would love to share your story on our blog and newsletters.

Definitely looking forward to it.

See you in the next one!

Alex, Peak Demand

[email protected]

TEXT +1 (647) 691-0082 to chat with our AI assistant 'Peakbot'!

Entrepreneurs In Canada

A summary of the small business grants for digital solutions in Ontario is included below.

Congrats!

Original Web Page: DIGITAL MAIN STREET GROW YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE

Link to Small Business Grants for Canadian Digital Adoption Program: https://digitalmainstreet.ca/on-cdap/

Key Takeaways:

  • The "Grow Your Business Online" program, offered by Digital Main Street as part of the Canada Digital Adoption Program, provides micro-grants of up to $2,400 to eligible small businesses in Ontario.

  • The goal of the program is to help businesses adopt e-commerce, with the grant covering associated costs. This is supported by a network of e-commerce advisors.

Eligibility:

  • The business must be for-profit, including for-profit social enterprises and co-operatives.

  • It must be a registered or incorporated business and consumer-facing.

  • The business should have at least one employee on the payroll who isn’t the owner or a contractor (for at least three months prior to application) or should have had at least $30,000 in annual revenue in the most recent tax year.

  • The business must commit to maintaining a digital adoption strategy for six months after participation in the program.

  • Ineligible businesses include corporate chains, franchises, registered charities, representatives of multi-level marketing companies, brokerage firms, online reselling or drop-shipping businesses reliant on third party suppliers, wholesale or distribution businesses and manufacturers (unless their business model includes direct sales to the end consumer), and businesses that have already received a CDAP microgrant.

Eligible Costs:

  • Costs related to implementing or improving a digital e-commerce plan.

  • E-commerce software, including software to track and manage product inventory, fulfill and ship orders, track sales, market to customers, offer discounts, maintain loyalty programs, and simplify marketing.

  • Cybersecurity software or certifications.

  • Hardware and accompanying software up to 20% of the total grant amount.

  • Costs related to website search optimization (but not standalone plans).

  • Costs related to the installation of an e-commerce platform, back-office solutions, social media advertising, creation of customer databases.

  • Hiring a consultant/agency to execute Digital Marketing initiatives related to the e-commerce store.

  • Development of new e-commerce websites, upgrading existing sites for added functionality (redesign not eligible).

Application Process:

  • The business must create an account on Digital Main Street's website.

  • A business can apply only once for the grant.

Please note that all expenses must be tied directly to selling products or services online. The program reserves the right to determine what costs are eligible/ineligible on a case-by-case basis.

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Alex Masters Lecky

Alex is the founder of Peak Demand and a visionary in the field of AI-powered solutions. With a deep expertise in developing advanced voice agents and AI-driven call center services, Alex is passionate about transforming how businesses interact with their customers. His focus is on leveraging AI to create seamless, efficient, and highly personalized customer service experiences that set businesses apart from the competition. While Alex’s roots are in content creation, media buying, and business development, his true passion lies in integrating AI into traditional digital marketing strategies. This unique blend of skills allows him to craft innovative solutions that not only drive engagement but also streamline business operations, making Peak Demand a leader in AI-powered business transformation. And yes, when he’s not revolutionizing the digital landscape, Alex is also an avid animal lover!

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511199 — All Other Publishers — Voice content publishing, IVR script/content production and distribution for automated agents and informational lines.
511210 — Software Publishers — For packaged SaaS voice-AI products, prebuilt conversational platforms, and commercial software licensing.
511220 — Prepackaged Software — If offering packaged SaaS/voice agent products with standard distribution and licensing.
517210 — Cable & Other Program Distribution — Relevant when reselling or integrating managed voice/video distribution or multicast services for enterprise deployments.
517311 — Wired Telecommunications Carriers — For projects that require carrier-grade PSTN connectivity or telco partnerships for voice channels.
517911 — Telecommunications Resellers — Reselling dedicated voice lines, DID numbers, SIP trunks, or virtual contact-center infrastructure used by voice AI.
517919 — All Other Telecommunications — Other telco services (number provisioning, call routing, interconnect) that support IVR/voice-AI delivery.
518210 — Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services — Cloud hosting, real-time voice data processing, transcript storage, secure archival and compliance hosting for AI systems.
519130 — Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals — Hosting voice-enabled informational portals, IVR-hosted content, or conversational content publishing.
519190 — All Other Information Services — Public information lines, 311-style voice services, and other info-driven voice AI offerings.
423430 — Computer & Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers — Hardware/software resale for contact centers (phones, SBCs, edge appliances) needed for deployments.
541511 — Custom Computer Programming Services — Custom coding for Voice AI agents, IVR logic, API connectors, and bespoke conversational workflows.
541512 — Computer Systems Design Services — Systems integration work: connecting voice AI to CRMs, ERPs, EMRs, scheduling systems and enterprise back-ends.
541513 — Computer Facilities Management Services — Managed hosting/operations, monitoring, patching and uptime support for AI/voice platforms.
541519 — Other Computer Related Services — Analytics, call-tracking, integration middleware, and other ancillary technical services for AI deployments.
541611 — Administrative Management & General Management Consulting Services — Consulting support for RFP strategy, procurement responses, governance, and program management.
541618 — Other Management Consulting Services — Specialized consulting (change management, vendor selection, transformation tied to AI deployments).
541690 — Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services — Technical advisory, AI strategy, model selection and technical due-diligence for procurements.
541712 — Research & Development, Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences (applied R&D) — Applied AI prototyping, custom model development and proof-of-concept R&D.
541715 — Research & Development, Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences (R&D variants) — Additional applied AI research, experimentations and prototypes for domain-specific models.
541720 — Research & Development, Social Sciences & Humanities — User research, conversational UX studies, policy analysis and human-centred evaluation for AI agents.
541990 — All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services — Catch-all for specialized professional services related to AI deployments not covered elsewhere.
561421 — Telephone Answering Services — Traditional answering/virtual receptionist services and hybrid human+AI answering models.
561422 — Telemarketing Bureaus and Other Contact Centers — Contact-centre operations, AI-assisted outreach, and voice campaign execution.
561499 — All Other Business Support Services — Outsourced operational support, campaign execution, and contact-centre-adjacent managed services.
611430 — Professional & Management Development Training — Training programs for staff, admin, and end-users on voice-AI operation, admin, and governance.
621999 — All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services — Health-sector deployments (patient scheduling, triage, follow-up) where provincial health rules apply.
813920 — Professional Organizations — Voice solutions for associations, membership services, and industry bodies using automated lines.
926150 — Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors — Use-cases where municipalities/regulators use voice intake for permits, inspections, scheduling.
928120 — International Affairs — Multilingual, cross-border, or government-facing voice-AI programs for international or multilateral bodies.

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