• get online
• increase sales
• adopt security software
• connect with customers
• improve social media marketing
• improve user experience for online customers

To be eligible for micro-grant funding, small businesses must meet all of the following criteria:

• Must be a for-profit business (including for-profit social enterprises and co-operatives) in Ontario
• Must be a registered or incorporated business
• Must be a consumer-facing business
• Must be able to be accessed by consumers or provide in-person services to consumers
• Have at least one employee (other than the owner) OR had at least $30,000 in annual revenue in the previous fiscal year. For Businesses in operation less than 80 weeks who have not yet filed their first year’s taxes or received their CRA Notice of Assessment, the Business must have a gross revenue of at least $30,000 in the last 12 months of operations or since incorporation/registration.
• Must commit to maintaining a digital adoption strategy for six months after participation in the program
• Must consent to participating in follow-up surveys, sharing information with the Government of Canada (ISED and Statistics Canada), and having the name of the business published as a recipient of funding

This description addresses common questions and concerns businesses may have about their eligibility for the $2,400 grant. It provides clarity on the qualification process, including the documentation required, the types of expenses covered, and the steps businesses can take to determine their eligibility. The description aims to reassure businesses and encourage them to explore the possibility of applying for the grant.