If you’re searching for a CDAP grant agency, you’re likely trying to figure out who ran the Canada Digital Adoption Program and whether you can still apply. The short answer: CDAP is closed to new applicants for 2025–2026, and no agency is accepting new CDAP applications. Only businesses with signed agreements before February 19, 2024 may still complete remaining steps.
This page explains who the CDAP grant agency was, why the program closed, and which active grants you can pursue instead if you still need funding for digital projects.
CDAP was a federal program led by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). Delivery was split across national partners, depending on the stream.
Main CDAP delivery partners:
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Delivered Stream 2 (Grow Your Business Online). This included:
Regional Service Providers (RSPs)
Non-profits and economic development organizations approved by the federal government delivered Stream 1 (Boost Your Business Technology).
There was no private CDAP grant agency you could apply through independently. All applications flowed through these official partners.
No. CDAP is effectively closed.
Here’s the official status:
If a website or consultant claims they can “submit a CDAP application” in 2026, that is not accurate.
You may still be eligible only if:
In these cases, BDC remains the point of contact, not a new CDAP grant agency.
While CDAP is closed, other real, active programs can still support digital growth, technology, and market expansion.
If your digital project supports international sales or market entry, this is one of the strongest CDAP alternatives.
Program details:
Tools like GrantHub’s eligibility matcher can help you quickly check if CanExport or similar programs fit your province, size, and industry.
Many provinces now run their own digital adoption or innovation grants, often smaller than CDAP but still useful.
Examples include:
Availability changes often, which is why tracking programs across provinces matters.
1. Applying through a “CDAP agency” in 2026
No agency can submit new CDAP applications. The program is closed.
2. Confusing CDAP with BDC loans
BDC still offers financing, but CDAP grants are not available to new applicants.
3. Assuming digital grants no longer exist
CDAP ended, but other federal and provincial programs are active.
4. Missing export-related digital funding
Many businesses overlook CanExport SMEs, even though it can fund digital tools tied to global sales.
Q: Is there a CDAP grant agency I can apply through in 2026?
No. CDAP is closed to new applicants. There is no active CDAP grant agency accepting applications.
Q: Who managed the CDAP program?
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada led the program, with BDC and approved regional service providers delivering funding.
Q: Can consultants still submit CDAP applications for me?
No. Any claim to submit a new CDAP application in 2026 is incorrect.
Q: What replaced CDAP?
There is no single replacement. Instead, businesses now rely on a mix of federal programs like CanExport SMEs and provincial digital grants.
Q: Are there grants for digital transformation in Canada right now?
Yes. While CDAP is closed, other active programs still support digital tools, automation, and online growth.
CDAP played a major role in helping Canadian businesses adopt digital tools, but it has now ended. The good news is that new and existing programs can still support your digital goals — if you know where to look.
GrantHub tracks 2,500+ active grant programs across Canada and updates status changes like CDAP closures in real time. It’s the easiest way to see which current programs actually match your business today.
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