If you’re searching for the Canada Digital Adoption Program, you’re likely looking for help paying for software, e‑commerce, or digital transformation. The key update is this: CDAP is closed to new applicants for 2025–2026. Both of its funding streams stopped accepting applications, and there is no new intake planned.
Below is a clear breakdown of what’s closed, what funding CDAP used to offer, and what Canadian businesses should look at next.
The Canada Digital Adoption Program was a federal initiative designed to help small and medium‑sized businesses adopt digital tools. It had two separate streams, and both are now closed.
Boost Your Business Technology
Grow Your Business Online
Partner and provincial delivery organizations have also confirmed that CDAP was scheduled to end on March 31, 2025, meaning there is no active CDAP intake in 2026.
Bottom line: If you did not apply before these deadlines, you can no longer access CDAP funding.
Even though the Canada Digital Adoption Program is closed, some businesses are still completing approved projects. For context, CDAP previously supported:
If you were approved before the closure dates, your funding agreement remains valid under its original terms.
With CDAP closed, digital adoption funding in Canada has shifted to other federal and provincial programs. These vary by province, industry, and business size.
Common alternatives include:
Unlike CDAP, most of these programs are not branded as “digital adoption” grants, but they can still fund software, automation, and online systems when tied to growth outcomes.
Tools like GrantHub’s eligibility matcher can help you filter programs by province and industry in seconds, especially now that CDAP is no longer an option.
Assuming CDAP will reopen
There is no federal announcement confirming a new CDAP intake for 2026. Planning around a reopening can delay your digital projects.
Only searching for “CDAP alternatives”
Many active programs don’t mention digital adoption by name. They frame funding around productivity, innovation, or competitiveness.
Missing provincial funding
After CDAP ended, provinces became the main source of digital transformation support for SMEs.
Waiting until software is purchased
Most grants require approval before you buy or sign contracts. Retroactive costs are often ineligible.
Q: Is the Canada Digital Adoption Program still available in 2026?
No. Both CDAP streams are closed, and the program officially ended by March 31, 2025. There is no open intake for 2026.
Q: Can I still apply for Boost Your Business Technology?
No. Applications closed on February 19, 2024. Only previously approved businesses can continue under their agreements.
Q: Is Grow Your Business Online coming back?
There has been no announcement confirming a new round. The stream closed on September 30, 2024, and remains inactive.
Q: What should I look for instead of CDAP?
Focus on provincial SME grants, innovation programs, and sector‑specific funding that allow technology costs as eligible expenses.
Q: How do I find digital grants that fit my business?
Start by filtering programs by location, size, and industry. GrantHub tracks 2,500+ active grant programs across Canada — check which ones match your business profile.
The Canada Digital Adoption Program helped thousands of businesses, but it’s no longer an option for new applicants. The good news is that digital funding hasn’t disappeared — it’s just spread across other programs. Exploring alternatives early gives you more flexibility and better approval odds.
You may also find it helpful to review guides on Apply for grants in Canada and Apply for grants Canada as you plan your next move.
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