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Retail Modernization Grant.

Ontario Retail Digital Transformation

Up to $5,000

A 50% matching grant for small bricks-and-mortar retailers investing in e-commerce, POS, and digital marketing. The program is currently paused between intake windows — we track reopening and help you be first in line.

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Who qualifies

Eligibility checklist.

Program rules when the intake window is open:

Ontario retailer Bricks-and-mortar storefront accessible to the public.
1 – 50 employees Full-time equivalents at application time.
$100K+ annual revenue Minimum revenue threshold.
Not a corporate chain Independent business, not a national franchise or chain outlet.
Not eligible

Applications cannot be accepted while the program is closed. Start the digital work now and we will line up claim-ready invoices for the next intake window.

Eligible services

What's covered.

Retail-focused services that typically qualify when the grant reopens.

E-commerce storefront Catalog, checkout, taxes, shipping — tied to your in-store inventory.
POS & inventory integration Online + in-store inventory kept in sync, reorder signals, stock visibility.
Local digital marketing Local SEO, Google Business Profile, email, and paid social tuned to your trade area.
Storefront website refresh Accessible, fast, mobile-first site with booking, hours, and loyalty.

Process

How to apply.

Typical path — we prep now so you launch the day the window opens.

  1. 1

    Audit your digital setup

    We review your site, POS, and online channels and identify the highest-return retail upgrades.

  2. 2

    Scope & quote

    We scope the project and provide a claim-ready quote aligned to likely grant criteria.

  3. 3

    Start the build

    We begin work — usually funded by a 50% deposit — so you capture the sales lift before the grant reopens.

  4. 4

    Submit when the window opens

    As soon as intake reopens, we help you file the application with supporting invoices.

  5. 5

    Claim the 50% match

    Once approved, the province reimburses 50% of eligible spend, up to the program maximum.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

When will the program reopen?

Intake windows are announced year-to-year. We track the Ontario retail programs closely and notify clients the moment a new window is posted.

Can I start the work now and claim later?

Eligibility rules change between intakes — some windows allow retroactive claims, some do not. We scope the work so you are protected either way: the business impact stands on its own, and grant reimbursement is a bonus if the intake rules allow.

Is my chain or franchise store eligible?

The program is aimed at independent retailers. Franchisees and chain locations are generally excluded.

I do not have a storefront — just an online shop. Can I apply?

No. This program requires a physical storefront. Online-only brands should look at DMAP (B2B) or CanExport (exporters).

Matching · 50%

Get the storefront digital upgrade before the next intake.

We will prep the work and the application so you move fast when the window opens.

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