Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP): Closed March 2025, What to Use Now
Published March 2, 2026 · Updated October 1, 2026
Written by Grant Guide Canada Grants Desk, Reviewed October 2026.
The Canada Digital Adoption Program is no longer accepting applications. The federal program concluded on March 31, 2025. Earlier versions of this guide described the $15,000 grant as open. It is not, and no new CDAP grants are being issued.
What CDAP was
CDAP ran through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada with the Business Development Bank of Canada. Its two grants, Grow Your Business Online and Boost Your Business Technology, supported more than 71,000 businesses and paid out about $1.2 billion in grants, loans and wage subsidies. Businesses that already received a grant can still use the program portal for wage-subsidy claims and the BDC loan tied to their digital adoption plan.
CDAP at a glance
| Status | Closed — the program concluded on March 31, 2025 |
| Operator | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) with the Business Development Bank of Canada |
| Eligibility | Canadian small and medium-sized businesses |
| Two former grants | Grow Your Business Online (Stream 1) and Boost Your Business Technology (Stream 2) |
| Prior funding (no longer issued) | Up to $15,000 grant and a zero-interest BDC loan up to $100,000 |
| Still eligible to claim | Businesses that received a grant can still claim wage-subsidy and their BDC loan |
Where to look for digital and technology funding now
- NRC IRAP: advice and funding for Canadian small and medium businesses developing technology.
- SR&ED tax incentives: refundable tax credits on qualifying research and development work, including software.
- Ontario Job Grant: pays part of the training cost when you train employees to use new tools. Ontario employers only.
- All programs: the full list we keep current, with open and closed programs marked.
How to find digital and technology funding now
- Confirm the program is closed — check the official site; CDAP concluded on March 31, 2025.
- Decide which stream fits your business — technology development, research and development, or training employees on new tools.
- Shortlist open programs — NRC IRAP, the SR&ED tax refund, or the Ontario Job Grant if you are training employees.
- Gather your project description, timeline, and the business details each program asks for.
- Start the application through the official portal rather than a paid intermediary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canada Digital Adoption Program still accepting applications?
No. The program concluded on March 31, 2025 and is no longer issuing grants or new awards.
How much could businesses get from CDAP?
At its peak the program offered up to $15,000 in non-repayable grant funding plus a zero-interest Business Development Bank of Canada loan of up to $100,000. None of that is available to new applicants now.
Who ran the Canada Digital Adoption Program?
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) ran it with the Business Development Bank of Canada. Registered digital advisors on the CDAP marketplace helped businesses build the digital adoption plans that unlocked the larger stream.
What can I use for digital and technology funding now?
Look at NRC IRAP for technology development, the SR&ED tax refund for research and development work, or the Ontario Job Grant if you are training employees to use new tools. The full current list is in our program index, with open and closed programs marked.
Can I still claim money from CDAP after it ended?
Yes, but only if your business already received a CDAP grant. Those businesses can still use the program portal to claim wage-subsidy and their zero-interest BDC loan tied to their approved digital adoption plan. New applications are closed.
Before you spend on a "CDAP consultant"
Anyone still selling help to apply for CDAP in 2026 is selling access to a program that has ended. Check the status on the official program site before paying for an application.
Source: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Canada Digital Adoption Program. Checked October 1, 2026.