Many Canadian business owners are still searching for the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) to fund software, e‑commerce, or digital transformation projects. That makes sense — CDAP was one of the largest federal digital adoption grants ever launched. But as of March 6, 2026, CDAP is no longer open to new applicants, and only a narrow group of previously approved businesses can still access funding.
This page explains the current CDAP status, what parts are closed, and what options remain if you missed the intake.
The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) was a federal initiative led by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). It had two main streams. Both are now closed to new applications.
This was the larger CDAP stream aimed at small and medium-sized businesses investing in digital tools like ERP systems, CRM software, cybersecurity, and automation.
Status (confirmed):
What Boost offered (historical reference):
Government briefing notes confirm the stream was fully allocated and closed, with funding continuing only for previously approved agreements.
This CDAP stream supported very small businesses moving online, often through e‑commerce.
Status (confirmed):
What it offered (historical reference):
Only one part of CDAP may still apply — and only if you were already approved.
Some businesses approved under Boost Your Business Technology still have access to the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) Loan through the Business Development Bank of Canada.
Key details:
If you never received a CDAP approval email or agreement, you cannot access this loan.
Tools like GrantHub’s eligibility matcher can help you quickly confirm whether any successor programs or provincial options apply to your business profile.
Right now, the answer is no.
Based on:
There is no confirmed CDAP relaunch planned for 2025 or 2026.
If a new federal digital adoption program is announced, it would likely:
Any site claiming “CDAP is open again” without a Government of Canada source should be treated with caution.
Assuming CDAP is still open Many businesses waste time preparing applications for a program that has been closed since early 2024.
Confusing the CDAP loan with an open financing product The 0% BDC loan is tied to a prior CDAP grant agreement. It is not available on its own.
Relying on outdated blog posts Articles written before mid‑2024 often do not reflect the program’s closure or wind‑down status.
Ignoring provincial alternatives While CDAP is closed, some provinces now offer their own digital adoption funding.
Q: Is the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) still available?
No. CDAP is closed to new applications. Only businesses with approved agreements signed before February 19, 2024 can continue under existing deadlines.
Q: Can I still get the $15,000 CDAP grant in 2026?
No. The Boost Your Business Technology grant is fully subscribed and closed. There is no new intake announced for 2026.
Q: Is the CDAP 0% interest loan still available?
Only for businesses that already had a signed CDAP grant agreement before the program closed. New applicants are not eligible.
Q: Will CDAP be replaced by another federal digital grant?
There is no confirmed replacement program announced as of March 2026. Any new program would be published on Canada.ca or ISED channels.
Q: What should I apply for instead of CDAP?
Your best options are provincial digital adoption grants, sector‑specific technology programs, or innovation funding tied to productivity and automation.
GrantHub tracks 2,500+ active grant programs across Canada — check which ones match your business profile.
While the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) is effectively over, digital funding in Canada hasn’t disappeared. The challenge is knowing which current programs replace it for your province, industry, and business size.
GrantHub helps Canadian businesses stay current by tracking live federal and provincial programs, including digital adoption alternatives and related guides like Apply for Grants in Canada and Alberta Government $5,000 Grants for Small Business.
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