User Manual

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DTG 2022 Program Guidelines and FAQs
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Stage 1 | Application:
1. Create an account on digitalmainstreet.ca/
ontariogrants
2. Complete their digital assessment
3. Pass the eligibility and pre-qualication quiz; an email
will be sent inviting the business to continue the
application process and apply (check your spam lter)
4. Complete an online training program focused on
developing their digital literacy skills
5. Develop a Digital Transformation Plan (DTP)
6. Submit an application that includes detailed
information on the DTP along with a detailed budget
(costs net of HST)
7. Submit a copy of their Commercial Tax Bill or a letter/
lease from landlord indicating they pay commercial
taxes
8. Submit a copy of their Business Number, Articles of
Incorporation (AOI), Master Business License (MBL) or
business registration
9. Submit photos of their exterior storefront/business
signage AND interior commercial business operations
Stage 2 | Review & Reward:
• OBIAA will review the application and once approved,
the business will receive an agreement to be executed
by both the business owner and OBIAA
• Upon receipt of the signed agreement, OBIAA will
release the $2,500 grant to the business to begin
implementing the DTP
What are the obligations
(once the grant agreement is signed)?
• The funds must be used for the project as outlined in
the DTP and spending must align with the budget
• All receipts for expenditures must be submitted with
the nal report and retained for seven (7) years in case
the stakeholder requires an audit of these expenses
• The nal report must be completed and submitted on time
• All applicants must comply with all applicable laws
• All applicants must acknowledge their business
name and location will be disclosed to the Provincial
Government for the purposes of preparing events/
success stories
How do I apply?
To apply for a Digital Transformation Grant, a business must complete two main stages:
How can I learn more?
Visit digitalmainstreet.ca/ontariogrants for
more information on timing and instructions
for applying for Digital Transformation Grant.
NOTE: : Businesses MUST complete their
assessment, pass the pre-qualication quiz,
take the online training, and develop their
Digital Transformation Plan BEFORE applying.
Any business that cannot provide the required
documentation with their application, or upon
request, will be deemed ineligible; their application
will be marked incomplete and closed.