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About the Digital Adoption Grant

Working with an Approved Vendor:
We take the guesswork out of finding the right marketing partner for your business. Our team assesses your company’s needs, goals, and industry-specific challenges to match you with a vetted vendor who has the expertise and experience to deliver results.

By pairing you with a provider that understands your industry, we help you save time, eliminate trial and error, and ensure your marketing investment is put to the best use from day one.

Planning:

1. Obtain a Proposal: Request a quote or proposal from the approved vendor that outlines the scope of work based on your business objectives.

2. Sign a Contract: Enter into a contract with the vendor that specifies the scope of work and monthly fees.

3. Agree on Payment Terms: Ensure that you and the vendor agree on payment terms for any costs not covered by the grant.

4. Conditional Contract: The contract can be made conditional upon approval of your grant.

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Getting Approved:

1. Approval Timeline: The approval process takes up to 7 days from the date your grant application is received.

2. Request for Information: Any requests for missing or incorrect information must be addressed within 7 days.

3. Notification: You will receive an email notification of approval or rejection at the email address on file.

4. Service Commencement: Once approved, services must begin within 30 days.
    

Eligibility Criteria for the Homes & Zones Digital Adoption Program

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a for-profit business.

• The company must be legally registered or incorporated.

• Have an operational website solely dedicated to the business’s purpose.

• Have generated at least $100,000 in revenue in the most recent tax year.

• Must not have previously received this digital adoption grant or the Grow Your Business Online Grant.

• Have a business that operates entirely offline, relying on in-person interactions and transactions rather than internet-based platforms for its functions.

• The company must operate as a service-based business.

• Your company name may be published as a grant recipient.

• The grant administration reserves the right to determine your eligibility for the grant.
   

The following types of organizations are not eligible to apply:

• Non-profit organizations or charities

• Corporate chains

• Franchises

• Retail Stores

• Restaurants

• Brokerages (Mortgage, insurance and real estate industries)
   

Eligible expenses:
The grant can be used to cover 70% of costs with an approved digital vendor(s) for projects related to:

• Hiring a consultant to develop digital marketing strategies for your business

• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to improve your company website search engines rankings

• Business Website Content updates (as long as they are related to search engine optimization for your website)

• Social media marketing campaign for your company
   

The following expenses are not eligible for the grant:

• Expenses incurred before grant approval

• Sponsored placement expenses on platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads, X Ads, Reddit Ads, Quora Ads, and similar advertising platforms

• Hardware purchases

Coordination with Service Providers:
The grant proceeds are paid directly to the vendor and applied as a payment toward your service agreement. Please consult with the vendor to understand how the Grant will be applied to your particular service plan.

Not all digital marketing companies and consultants in Homes & Zones are authorized vendors. Authorized vendors agree to specific terms and conditions for participation, which are in addition to the standard membership terms in Homes & Zones.

By applying for the $4,200 Digital Adoption Grant, you are in agreement with the program Terms

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