If you run a retail or ecommerce business, here's every grant you qualify for
Expand sales globally by claiming international translation fees and online ad spend matching. Compare verified federal and provincial programs, verify matching criteria, and model your funding stacking.
Funding Range
$10,000 – $150,000
Matched Programs
5 programs
Top Program
CanExport SMEs ($50K)
Avg. Timeline
2–6 months
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Global Ecommerce Expansion Stack
Offset international localized advertising spend and backend system integrations.
Build localized international web portals utilizing digital adoption vouchers.
Apply for trade expansion grants (CanExport or Global NY STEP) targeting new regional markets.
Run localized ad campaigns on Google/Meta and claim a 50–70% cash reimbursement from export funds.
Retrain warehouse staff to operate advanced ERP software using local skills credits.
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Recommended Programs (5)
Latest Update: June 2026Offers cost-shared funding to help Canadian businesses expand into new international markets by covering travel, marketing, trade show, and translation costs.
Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)
Agency: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Helps small and medium-sized businesses digitize operations, adopt advanced CRM/ERP tools, upgrade cybersecurity, and scale ecommerce pipelines.
Ontario Skills Development Fund (SDF)
Agency: Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Helps employers retrain existing employees or onboard new hires to operate advanced machinery, software, or digital systems in Ontario.
Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Agency: Empire State Development (ESD)
Helps New York small businesses enter or expand into international markets by offsetting costs for trade shows, translations, and global marketing campaigns.
Reimburses Ohio employers for the cost of training existing or new employees to earn industry-recognized technology credentials (e.g., AWS, PMP, Salesforce).
Frequently Asked Questions
QCan an ecommerce retailer get government grants to grow internationally?
Yes — CanExport SMEs reimburses up to $50,000 (50% cost-share) for costs like international trade shows, export market research, foreign website localization, and international digital advertising.
QWhat is CDAP and can retailers use it?
CDAP's Boost Your Business Technology stream provides a $15,000 grant to hire a certified digital advisor who will build a digital adoption plan. Retailers use this to fund Shopify migrations, ERP implementations, and loyalty platform setup.
QIs there funding to hire ecommerce or digital marketing staff?
Yes — the Ontario Canada Job Grant covers up to 83% of digital marketing training costs per employee. You can train staff on SEO, paid advertising, and CRM platforms using this grant.
QWhat types of export costs does CanExport cover?
CanExport covers foreign IP registration, translation/localization costs, international trade show booth fees, export market research reports, and international digital marketing campaigns.
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Funding Comparison Guides
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SR&ED vs. CanExport: Scientific Research Credits vs. Export Market Grants
Compare R&D tax credits for product development against market expansion grants to launch in foreign jurisdictions.
CDAP vs. Ontario SDF: Digital adoption strategy vs. Manufacturing upskilling
Compare the Canada Digital Adoption Program against the Ontario Skills Development Fund.
Related Programs
Direct application guides for the core funding programs available to retail & ecommerce businesses:
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