Looking to increase productivity? Need to consolidate your back office software? Need better cybersecurity tools? With a plan tailored to your business, this grant can help with your digital transformation.

The CDAP Boost Your Business Technology grant helps SMEs:

• Reduce overhead costs

• Speed up transactions

• Respond to clients more quickly

• Manage inventory more efficiently

• Improve supply chain logistics

Looking to implement e-commerce capabilities to remain competitive? Need to serve existing customers more effectively and attract new customers? With a micro-grant of up to $2,400, this grant can help with the costs related to adopting digital technologies.

The CDAP Grow Your Business Online grant helps SMEs:

• Get online

• Increase sales

• Aadopt security software

• Connect with customers

• Improve social media marketing

• Improve user experience for online customers

This new grant program provides business owners throughout the Okanagan Valley (Osoyoos to Salmon Arm) with financial support and mentorship to help them adopt a new technology or elevate their digital strategy.

Grant funding can be used for costs like:

• Website Development

• Digital Marketing

Grants can cover up to $4000, depending on the project application.

The Marketing Initiative program provides funding to support new marketing campaigns or projects that position a community or region to take advantage of opportunities that support economic vitality and diversification. These marketing projects must be new initiatives that stand alone from existing marketing activities.

Who can apply?

• Local Governments

• Registered First Nations Bands

• Registered Not-for-Profits

Intake Frequency

• Quarterly

Funding Terms

• Up to $20,000 to a maximum of 50% of the project budget

Project Example:

• The Prince George Farmer’s Market updated its website with a new design and increased functionality to include e-commerce