Update to CDAP Boost Your Business Technology grant application process – Delegation of authority

Effective date: May 31st, 2023

Description of changes

  • As of May 31 2023, The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) has implemented a change that gives owners or directors of a business the ability to authorize a delegate to apply for the CDAP Boost Your Business Technology grant on their behalf.

Please note that Digital Advisors are not permitted to act as an authorized delegate of the business.
    • The delegate must seek authorization from the director of the business by starting the application process, selecting that they are not a director or owner of the business, and then entering in the director’s first name, last name and email address as prompted.

 
  • As of June 27th 2023, an applicant can verify their identity online using one of four options.
    • Using their personal banking login (Recommended).
    • Using the Interac Document Verification Service
    • In person visit to a Canada Post outlet near them
    • Requesting an identity verification appointment with a CDAP officer. Note that this option may delay the application process.
 

Key information about this change

  • Who is impacted by this change?
    • This change will only impact new applicants for the Boost Your Business Technology program. SMEs who have already completed their application are not affected by this change.
  • Who can apply to be an authorized delegate?
    • An individual who has approval from a Director of a Canadian Corporation, except for Registered CDAP Digital Advisors who are NOT eligible to be authorized as delegates.
  • Where can I find more information about these changes?