Digital Main Street Program (includes the Digital Transformation Grant)

Amount:

$2,500.00

Type:

Grant

Description:

Digital Main Street is a program that helps brick-and-mortar businesses achieve their digital transformation goals. This program is built around an online learning platform, structured training programs, and our Digital Service Squad, a team of digital experts who help brick-and-mortar businesses grow and manage their operations through digital tools and technologies.
Our DSS can provide one-on-one assistance with:
1. Completing a Digital Assessment of your business
2. Help complete the Digital Transformation Grant application ($2,500)
3. Provide you with a free 360 degree image of your place of business. (value: $300)
4. Teach owners how to enhance their existing web presence through tools such as Google My Business, social media, e-commerce, etc.
5. Provide guidance, resources, and recommendations on growing digitally.

Comments on Funding:

This program includes a Digital Transformation Grant of up to $2,500.

Deadline:

Eligibility:

Applicants must:
1. be brick-and-mortar businesses that have digital transformation goals;
2. be small businesses located in Mississauga;
3. be retail, food and beverage, professional services, health and wellness and other businesses.

Application Steps:

Applicants must submit the online form if interested in the Digital Main Street Program.

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified.

Other Things to Note:

May 2024: This program is no longer available.

Digital Main Street Program is a program for the entire province. All cities have this program which includes the Digital Transformation Grant. Check the Digital Transformation Grant entry and the information each city provides for specific eligibility criteria.

Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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