Ontario Digital Transformation Grant 2.0

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 Have you applied for the Digital Transformation Grant 2.0 yet? It provides grants of up to $2,500 to help businesses strategically adopt technology and meet their digital goals. 

Below see answers for the most common questions:

Amid the global pandemic, the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) announced the Digital Transformation Grant 2.0. It is a one-time $2,500 grant that eligible businesses inside of a BIA or central business district can apply for. The grant is to help main street businesses improve their digital operations.

• Build an amazing new website or redesign an already existing one
• New POS software and hardware – i.e. Square, Shopify, etc
• Online booking system
• Social media or marketing software – i.e. Mailchimp email marketing
• Digital Media advertising

Businesses that would like to apply for the $2,500 Digital Transformation Grant must:

1. Complete a survey – Determine your current technology use and areas of improvement. (10 minutes)
2. Complete the online training program – The training are videos organized into 10 topics. You will need to complete quizzes after each topic along with a final quiz. (8 hours)
3. Create a Digital Transformation Plan –The plan includes outlining business goals, required purchases, a way to achieve the business goals, and how you’ll measure success. (2 hours)

The application gets reviewed by the OBIAA. Once approved, the business will receive a grant agreement to sign. From application to approval takes about 1-2 weeks based on the experience of partners.

Once the OBIAA receives the signed grant agreement, the OBIAA will release the $2,500 grant as a cheque or a direct transfer.

JGmz Digital Branding Solutions is an approved vendor with the Digital Main Street Program and with our support our clients have been successful at receiving the $2,500 grant.

Check our services page to learn more about the tools we can integrate into your business.

Yes, we do! however, we are able to offer a limited number of Digital Transformation Grant packages that include but are not limited to. 

• Support and personalized assistance with the Digital Transformation Grant application including the Digital Transformation plan
• In-person or online digital training
• We build your website and get it ready for launch in 7 business days
• Procuring, install and setup of POS hardware
• Online store setup
• Online booking setup
• Among other services

To get started on the Digital Transformation Grant, contact us by phone or email.