GET $15,000 IN FUNDING FOR A CYBERSECURITY PROJECT
CDAP Grant Application Toolkit
Who Can Apply?
- You are a for-profit private Canadian company
- You have generated 500k in one of the last 3 years
- You have between 1 - 499 full-time employees
CDAP APPLICATION TOOLKIT
Apply for the CDAP 15k Funding With Confidence
1. Confirm your Eligibility
To get started, use the self-assessment tool on the government website to confirm your eligibility.
Get Started
2. Read the FAQ
Get answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding the grant (e.g. Use cases, limitations, etc.).
Read The FAQ →
3. Download the Applicant Guide
Read on the most common mistakes done by CDAP applicants that may hinder the approval process.
Download The Guide
4. Submit Your Application
Apply for the grant on the official website (Takes 30 mins - must be done by an approved director at the CRA).
Apply For The Grant
5. Book a Meeting
After submitting your application, book a quick call with a cybersecurity specialist to plan a project.
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6. Claim the 15,000$
Once your project is completed, a CRA-approved director submits the invoice on the grant website to receive the funding.
Claim The Grant
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Frequently Asked Questions About the CDAP Grant
The grant funds exclusively professional services. Our CDAP-approved offering provides you with a complete diagnosis of your current cybersecurity posture and offers tailored recommendations to secure mission-critical IT systems from cyberattacks.
Any Canadian company that meets the requirements can apply for the grant to fund a cybersecurity project. (For-profit private company, between 1 – 499 full time employees and has generated at least 500k revenue in one of the last 3 years).
Most of our clients received their approval within 72 hours on average. We recommend reading the applicant guide to ensure fast approval.
No, the application has to be submitted by an approved company director with CRA access, the process generally 30 minutes.
After being approved and completing your cybersecurity project, your organization receives the funding within 30 days of submitting the invoice on the government website.
You will receive an invoice covering the full cost of the project. A director with CRA access then uploads it on the grant website to claim the funding. The payment of the invoice is the responsibility of your organisation.
No, the CDAP grant does not require a matching contribution from your organization in order to receive funding. However, the program only covers up to 90% of a project.
No, there are no fees associated with applying for or receiving the CDAP grant. The funding comes with no additional engagement or strings attached and is 100% free.
