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The following is a list of funding resources and supports we are aware of to help you grow your business. Please click on each link for more information about the program and how to apply.
Eligible projects should provide added value to existing activities in the tourism industry and focus on business and economic growth. Priority may be given to projects that:
- support the Indigenous tourism industry
- increase tourism benefits for communities by driving visitation from urban areas to rural areas
- support economic, environmental and cultural sustainability
- support active outdoor experiences
- extend the tourism season (e.g., new or expanded tourism offerings outside of the traditional high season)
- complement support provided through provincial programs
Eligible applicants include:
- incorporated small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the tourism industry
- Indigenous-owned businesses (including Indigenous sole proprietors) or Indigenous tourism organizations
- not-for-profit organizations (including tourism associations and economic development organizations)
- governments (municipal/provincial/territorial and related entities)
Digital Transformation Grant: The Digital Transformation Grant application portal is now open for eligible brick-and-mortar small business to apply. The Digital Transformation Grant (DTG) program is focused on assisting small businesses with their adoption of technologies. The program provides training, advisory support and grants to brick-and-mortar small businesses looking to increase their capacity through digital transformation.
The application portal is now open and remains open until March 31 2024 or until the grant funds are exhausted.
Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP) & Technology Demonstration Program:
DCC has two program streams to support SMEs in the adoption and implementation of digital technology:
Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP):
- Grant of up to $15k to support a consultant (Digital Adoption Consultant) to develop a digital modernization and adoption plan (DMAP) tailored to the organization’s digital needs
Best suited for:
- SMEs looking to understand their digital needs and adopt and implement digital technologies to grow their company
- Ontario-based for-profit SMEs with between 1-499 employees
Technology Demonstration Program:
- Grant of up to $150k to implement the recommendations of the completed DMAP project via a technology demonstration project
Best suited for:
- SMEs who have completed a DMAP project and are looking to adopt and implement the digital technology laid out in the DMAP
- Ontario-based for-profit SMEs with between 1-499 employees
- SMEs with at least $500,000 of annual revenue in one of the last three tax years
- Eligible expenses include acquiring, integrating, or developing software, equipment, and hardware. Examples of digital technologies supported include, but are not limited to CRM, ERP, cloud computing, automation, AI, and sensor technologies.
- Hardware and accompanying software up to 20% of total grant amount. This could include robotics.
Canada Digital Adoption Program: There are two streams under this program.
- Grow a Business On-line: Apply for a micro-grant and access e-commerce advisors to help you go digital and take advantage of e-commerce opportunities. $2400.00
- Boost Your Business Technology: Apply for a grant to help you develop a digital plan, and leverage funded work placements to help with your digital transformation. Up to $15,000 towards planning.
The Health and Safety Excellence program helps you make your workplace safer, while earning rebates on your WSIB premiums. Through our program, you’ll benefit from:
- Reduced risk of injuries and illnesses in your workplace and a stronger health and safety culture
- Recognition to show your commitment to health and safety to your employees, customers and community
- And if you’re a smaller business (1-99 full-time employees), you can earn double the rebates on your annual WSIB premiums, plus $1,000 toward your health and safety plan, in 2023!
The Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit: This is a 10% refundable Corporate Income Tax credit for corporations that invest more than $50,000 to construct, renovate or acquire eligible commercial and industrial buildings in our region.