Grow Your Business Online

Receive up to $2,400 in micro-grant funding
and complimentary advisory services.

Receive up to $2,400 in micro-grant funding and complimentary advisory services.

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Micro-grant Funding

RECEIVE UP TO $2,400
TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE

There are a multitude of digital tools available to help small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) get ahead.

Digital adoption can help you reshape your business, whether it’s front facing solutions that impact your customers, or behind the desk solutions that increase efficiencies in the office.

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SEO & ANALYSIS

User experience, customer acquisition, website optimization and increased ROI

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DIGITAL MARKETING

Digital channels, market targeting & segmentation, paid, and media promotions

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eCOMMERCE

Sales platforms, electronic payments, booking and scheduling systems

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BACK OFFICE 

Automation tools, inventory management, customer databases, 
and security

DOES YOUR BUSINESS QUALIFY FOR A CDAP MICRO-GRANT?

Your business must be:

  • for-profit (including social enterprises and co-operatives)
  • registered and operating in Manitoba
  • consumer facing (services or products provided to individuals)
  • public facing (accessible to consumers)

And meet one of the following:

  • has at least one employee on payroll (other than the business owner)
  • earned over $30,000 in annual gross revenue in the most recent tax year
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K9 Storm Inc.

"This is an awesome program for companies like us to adopt new technology and validate its efficacy. As a small business, technological improvements help us stay competitive, increase margins, and benefit the Winnipeg economy as a whole"

A Tea Love Inc.

"Thanks to our new e-commerce store, our customers can order our drinks from the comfort of their homes. In a short time, we’ve already seen an increase in sales! The application portal was user-friendly and the IntegrateIT staff were quick to respond to my questions. The process was so easy."

Nutrition Plus

"Since launching our e-commerce store, we’ve seen a 70% growth in sales, owing in part to CDAP and IntegrateIT. Thanks!"

Black Market Provisions

"Resource constraints prevented the integration of our online shop with our in-store platform. The CDAP grant helped us hire a pro and get it done right! The improved shopping experience has already led to more orders and increased sales. The program has exceeded our expectations!"

Advisory Services

OPTIMIZE YOUR DIGITAL INVESTMENT WITH CUSTOMIZED SUPPORT

Our network of eCommerce advisors can provide hands-on guidance, digital assessments, and adoption support to help your business make the best use of the micro-grant.

Complimentary services are customized to your business’ timing and needs.

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ASSESSMENT

Research and analysis to understand your business needs

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PATHFINDING

Identify options for consideration to support digital adoption

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ADVISORY

Collaboration on the best use of the micro-grant funding

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RESOURCES

Centralized access to digital adoption tools and resources

DIGITAL ADVISORY SERVICES CAN ACCOMPANY YOUR MICRO-GRANT


If your business meets the qualifications for the CDAP micro-grant, you will qualify for complimentary consultation. Our team will walk you through digital solutions to help you make the most of your micro-grant.

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Piccola Cucina

"The advisors at IntegrateIT provided excellent recommendations for increasing engagement on our social media platforms as well as tips for enhanced SEO strategies on our website."

Plaza Petals

"Plaza Petals had no eCommerce until we got the CDAP grant. The new storefront will broaden our customer reach, simplify access and increase sales potential. Communication with IntegrateIT advisors was amazing.  Anytime I had questions, they were answered the same day. Thank you."

Cocoabeans Gluten-Free Bakery

"The advisors at IntegrateIT provided great recommendations for our digital marketing plan and suggested improvements to our back-end infrastructure to optimize the customer experience"

Midnight Show

"Our goal was to improve our online presence and implement an eCommerce solution to enhance the user experience for our customers. IntegrateIT’s eCommerce Advisors provided great advice and helped us pick the right option to attain our goal. The time-bound nature of the program helped us stay on track with implementation. Having advisors available is a very good idea."

Customer Journey

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FAQs
What is e-commerce?
Are non-profits eligible for this program?
When do you decide to audit a business to check their eligibility status?
My business is part of a franchise. Am I eligible to apply for the micro-grant?
Can I have a consultant apply for the micro-grant on behalf of my business?
I have received funding from other programs, including Digital Manitoba Initiative. Am I eligible for GYBO?
I have an eCommerce site. Am I still eligible for funding to enhance it?
Can the micro-grant be used for marketing / social media only?
If I lose a receipt for any of my eligible expenses, can I still submit it as an eligible expense?
Will the taxes on the invoices be reimbursed?
When do I submit my receipts for reimbursement?
What businesses are not eligible?
Can I apply for this funding if I have an at-home business?
What is a consumer-facing business?
I’m a sole proprietor and don’t have any employees, can I apply?
CDAP Stream 1 and Stream 2 - what's the difference?
My business address is located outside of Manitoba, but I live in MB. Can I still apply?
What expenses are eligible?
I’ve already started to build / enhance my business’ eCommerce site. Are those expenses eligible?
Can the micro-grant be used to pay an employee or contractor to support digital adoption?
The invoices are in U.S. funds, what exchange rate will be used to reimburse these?
Are the micro-grant funds taxable revenue?