Administered by Government of Ontario · Last verified: August 2026
A small equipment and software grant for Ontario retailers with a physical storefront, covering things like modern point-of-sale systems, RFID scanners, inventory management and CRM tools. Aimed at direct-to-consumer businesses such as shops, cafes and salons with 1 to 50 full-time staff, at least one year of operations and at least $100,000 in annual revenue. Home-based businesses are not eligible, and you can apply to either this or DMAP but not both.
Review times vary by program, from a few weeks to a few months, so check the official page for its timeline. Grant money is usually paid after you sign a funding agreement, and cost-shared programs often reimburse you once you send proof of what you spent.
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Check my eligibilityRetail Modernization Project Grant (RMPG) is generally open to incorporated, self-employed, partnership businesses, in Ontario, in Retail & E-commerce, Food & Beverage, Healthcare & Wellness, with at least 1 employees, with up to 50 employees. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is Up to $5,000. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Confirm you have a physical storefront and are not home-based 2. Complete the RMPG interest form through the Digital Competence Centre 3. Choose between RMPG and DMAP, you cannot apply to both 4. Submit early, the program is first-come, first-served while funds last
Rolling: first-come, first-served while funds last.
50% of costs up to $12,500, plus up to $2,500 for accessibility upgrades and bonuses for multi-unit properties
GRANT50% of costs up to a $20,000 base grant, plus up to $4,000 for accessibility upgrades and more for multi-unit properties
GRANTUp to $2 million (up to 50% of eligible costs)