Digital Transformation Grant

The Digital Transformation Grant for Canadian Nonprofits

One Canadian nonprofit will receive a grant package valued at up to $100,000 — including a Sage Intacct subscription, professional consulting services, data migration, training, and ongoing support. No obligation. Fully merit-based.

Applications open April 1, 2026 · Deadline August 31, 2026 · Winner announced September 2026

By applying, you agree to the Terms and Conditions

GRANT PACKAGE VALUE

Up to $100,000

Awarded to one Canadian nonprofit

One-year Sage Intacct subscription — donated by Sage Canada

Professional consulting services by Cantatus

Data migration from your current system

Staff training and onboarding

12 months of ongoing support

Free Digital Transformation Audit for all applicants conducted by a CPA

WHY THIS MATTERS

Canadian nonprofits are at a financial systems inflection point

Reporting complexity, growing funder accountability demands, and operational scale have outpaced the tools most mid-market nonprofits rely on. The systems that got you here won't get you where you need to go.

45%

of nonprofits report they are not spending enough on technology, with limited budget as the top barrier.

Source: NTEN 2024 Nonprofit Digital Investments Report

36%

of Canadian nonprofits rate their basic digital skills as only fair or poor, hampering modernization efforts.

Source: Imagine Canada, 2024

$211B

contributed to Canada's economy by the nonprofit sector in 2022 — yet operational infrastructure remains significantly under-resourced.

Source: Imagine Canada, 2025 Pre-Budget Submission

ELIGIBILITY

Is your organization a fit?

The grant is designed specifically for mid-market Canadian nonprofits dealing with the kind of operational complexity that entry-level accounting platforms were never built to handle.

Registered Canadian Nonprofit

Your organization must be a registered nonprofit or charitable organization operating in Canada, across any province or territory.

Currently on Entry-Level Systems

Organizations currently operating on QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Sage 50, Adagio, Microsoft Dynamics GP, or comparably limited accounting platforms that are no longer able to meet your reporting demands.

Dealing with Multi-Entity or Grant Complexity

You manage multiple programs, entities, or funding sources that require consolidated reporting, grant tracking, and audit-ready fund accounting.

Not a Current Sage Intacct Customer

Your organization must not be a current Sage Intacct customer at the time of application.

THE GRANT PACKAGE

Everything you need to make the leap

The grant package covers every component of a successful financial system modernization — from software to professional consulting services to long-term support. Total value: up to $100,000.

Sage Intacct Subscription

A full one-year Sage Intacct subscription donated by Sage Canada, the purpose-built financial management platform for nonprofit organizations.

(Valued up to $50,000)

Consulting Services

Professional consulting services by Cantatus, a Certified Sage Intacct Partner, including chart of accounts, multi-entity structure, grant tracking, and fund accounting.

(Valued up to $50,000)

Data Migration

Seamless migration of your historical financial data from your current system. No disruption to your audit trail or existing records.

Staff Training

Comprehensive onboarding and training for your finance team — designed to ensure your staff are confident and productive from day one.

12 Months of Support

Ongoing technical and functional support for a full year post-implementation, so you're never left to navigate challenges alone.

Free Audit for All Applicants

Every applicant, not just the winner, receives a free Digital Transformation Audit conducted by a CPA, identifying gaps in your current systems and a clear modernization roadmap.

SELECTION CRITERIA

How applications are evaluated

Applications are reviewed and scored by Cantatus. Only applicants who have completed the Digital Transformation Audit will advance to panel evaluation. The top applicants are evaluated by an independent panel of 3 to 5 business and nonprofit leaders, jointly recruited by Sage Canada and Cantatus but independent of both organizations. The panel uses a published weighted rubric. The winner is the organization where financial system modernization will generate the greatest measurable impact across three dimensions:

Organizational Impact

Internal operations & financial infrastructure

How significantly will ERP modernization reduce manual processes, improve financial reporting accuracy, support multi-entity consolidation, and enable real-time financial decision-making for leadership?

40%

of total score

Community & Beneficiary Impact

Mission reach & service delivery

How will improved financial infrastructure amplify your organization's ability to serve communities? Consider funder accountability, expanded program delivery, and potential sector replicability.

35%

of total score

Financial Sustainability Impact

Long-term fiscal health & resilience

How will modernization strengthen your long-term fiscal resilience? Evaluators consider audit readiness, CRA compliance capacity, cost efficiency over a three-year horizon, and board alignment.

25%

of total score

APPLICATION PROCESS

Campaign Timeline

WHAT IS SAGE INTACCT?

The Platform Behind the Grant

Sage Intacct is a cloud-based financial management platform engineered for the complexity that nonprofits actually face, fund accounting, multi-entity consolidation, grant compliance tracking, and real-time reporting for boards and leadership. Every single hour your finance team spends on manual reconciliation is an hour not being spent on mission delivery. Sage Intacct eliminates that trade-off. Preferred by the AICPA, trusted by thousands of nonprofits, and the 2025 TrustRadius Buyers Choice Award winner.

Fund Accounting Built In

Restricted and unrestricted funds are tracked separately with no risk of co-mingling. When a funder requests a report on how their dollars were spent, your team can produce it in minutes,

not days.

Real-Time Board Visibility

Replace the quarterly spreadsheet-assembled PDF with live, role-based dashboards. Leadership sees program spend versus budget in real time. Boards arrive to every meeting informed.

Multi-Entity Consolidation

Manage multiple programs, departments, or legal entities independently, while generating consolidated financials automatically. No manual consolidation. No month-end marathons.

Audit-Ready by Design

Every transaction carries a complete, tamper-evident trail, who approved it, against which fund, with what documentation. Year-end and funder reporting become a fraction of the effort they currently require.

The most common barrier to ERP adoption is not awareness — it is capital. That is precisely the gap this grant is designed to close.

April 1st

Apply Online

Complete the application form. Share your current systems, reporting complexity, and organizational context. Takes approximately 10–12 minutes.

Audit

Free Digital Audit

Every applicant receives a free Digital Transformation Audit conducted by a CPA— a structured assessment of your current systems gaps and a clear modernization roadmap.

Finalist Interview

Top 5 scoring organizations are invited to a 30-minute video interview to assess leadership engagement, change readiness, and implementation fit.

Aug 31st

Applications Close

All applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM PT on August 31, 2026.

Finals

Oct 8th

Awarding Ceremony

The winner will be publicly announced on October 8, 2026 at an awarding ceremony held at the Sage Canada office at 40 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario. The winner is required to attend in person. Travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the winning organization.

YOUR PARTNERS IN THIS

Who is behind this initiative

This program is a joint initiative from two organizations with deep, specific expertise in nonprofit financial modernization in Canada.

Sage Software Canada Ltd. is a global leader in accounting, financial management, and ERP software, serving millions of businesses and nonprofits worldwide. Sage Intacct is purpose-built for the financial complexity facing mid-market organizations — multi-entity consolidation, real-time reporting, and grant fund accounting.

Global leader in cloud-based financial management
Sage Intacct named #1 in Customer Satisfaction by G2
Dedicated nonprofit product suite and sector expertise
Donating a Sage Intacct subscription valued at up to $50,000

Cantatus Systems Group, Inc. is a Certified Sage Intacct Partner with deep experience delivering ERP implementations for nonprofit and public sector organizations across Canada. As the grant's implementation partner, Cantatus is responsible for campaign execution, application review, audit delivery, and the winning organization's full implementation.

Certified Sage Intacct Partner
Specialist in nonprofit and public sector ERP delivery
Delivering all Digital Transformation Audits in-kind, conducted by a CPA
Delivering professional consulting services valued at up to $50,000

Any Canadian registered charity or nonprofit organization that is not a current Sage Intacct customer. All mission areas, service sectors, and organization sizes are welcome. Eligibility is verified during the review process. See Terms and Conditions for full eligibility criteria.

No. The application is free, and every eligible applicant receives a complimentary Digital Transformation Audit at no cost.

Most applicants are on QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Sage 50, Sage 300, Adagio, Microsoft Dynamics GP, or similar platforms.

A 1 to 1.5 hour session conducted by a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with deep expertise in nonprofit financial systems, covering your current financial systems, a digital maturity assessment, and a personalized transformation roadmap. This is not a sales call. The roadmap is yours to keep regardless of the grant outcome.

Yes. Completion of the Digital Transformation Audit is required for your application to advance to panel evaluation and finalist consideration. The audit is offered at no cost to every eligible applicant, conducted by a CPA, and must be completed by August 31, 2026.

Applications are reviewed and scored by Cantatus. Only applicants who have completed the Digital Transformation Audit advance to panel evaluation. The top applicants are evaluated by an independent panel of 3 to 5 business and nonprofit leaders across three dimensions: organizational impact (40%), community and beneficiary impact (35%), and financial sustainability impact (25%). The top 5 finalists participate in a video interview with the panel. The winner will be announced on October 8, 2026.

Applications are initially scored by Cantatus using a standardized rubric. The top applicants are then evaluated by an independent panel of 3 to 5 business and nonprofit leaders, jointly recruited by Sage Canada and Cantatus but independent of both organizations.

Applications close at 11:59 PM PT on August 31, 2026. We encourage early applications, as audit sessions are scheduled on a first-come basis.

Applying does not commit your organization to any product or service. The audit and roadmap are vendor-neutral. If selected as the winner, the grant package includes a Sage Intacct subscription and professional consulting services.

Yes. There is no minimum revenue requirement. Selection criteria focus on impact, not size.

Approximately 10 to 12 minutes. The form is multi-step, and your progress is saved if you need to return later.

The grant package is provided at no cost. However, the winning organization is responsible for applicable taxes (GST, HST, PST, or QST) on the subscription and professional consulting services, ongoing Sage Intacct subscription fees after the one-year donated term, internal staff time during implementation, and travel and accommodation for the awarding ceremony in Toronto. Registered charities may be eligible for a partial GST/HST rebate.

The winner will be announced on October 8, 2026 at an awarding ceremony at the Sage Canada office at 40 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario. The winner is required to attend the ceremony in person. Travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the winning organization.

Within 5 business days of submitting your application, a member of our team will review your submission and reach out to schedule your complimentary Digital Transformation Audit. The audit is a 1 to 1.5 hour session that every eligible applicant receives at no cost.

Every eligible applicant keeps their personalized Digital Transformation Roadmap from the audit. You also retain access to the webinar series recordings and all resources shared during the program. The audit findings are yours regardless of the grant outcome.

The grant package has two components. Component A is a one-year Sage Intacct subscription donated by Sage Canada, valued at up to $50,000. Component B is professional consulting services delivered by Cantatus, valued at up to $50,000, including system configuration, data migration, training, and 12 months of support.

The one-year Sage Intacct subscription is donated by Sage Canada. After the first year, the winning organization is responsible for the ongoing annual subscription fee. The specific renewal cost will depend on the licensing tier and modules configured during the engagement.

Yes. Your application data is handled in accordance with PIPEDA and applicable provincial privacy legislation. Your information will not be sold to third parties. Anonymized and aggregated data may be used for sector research and reporting. See our Terms and Conditions for full details.

No. The Digital Transformation Audit is conducted by a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and is a genuine assessment, not a sales call. You will receive a personalized roadmap that is yours to keep. As part of the program, organizations that demonstrate readiness for modernization may be introduced to Sage Canada for further discussion, but this is separate from the grant evaluation and does not affect your score.

Yes. Many applicants are on Sage 50, Sage 300, Adagio, or Microsoft Dynamics GP. The grant is designed for organizations on any entry-level or legacy platform that no longer meets their reporting and compliance needs.

Cantatus Systems Group, Inc. is a Certified Sage Intacct Partner with 25 years of experience delivering ERP engagements for nonprofit and public sector organizations across Canada. Cantatus is the administrator of the grant program and will deliver the professional consulting services component of the grant package.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Your organization could walk away with $100,000 in ERP infrastructure

Apply for the Digital Transformation Grant. Every applicant receives a free Digital Transformation Audit — regardless of outcome. Deadline: August 2026.

By applying, you agree to the Terms & Conditions

Sep 18th

Winner Notified

The winner will be notified by email and phone on or before September 18, 2026.

Presented jointly by Sage Software Canada Ltd. and Cantatus Systems Group, Inc. Sage, Sage Intacct, and the Sage logo are registered trademarks of Sage Group plc or its licensors. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

By applying, you agree to the Terms and Conditions and the Website Terms of Use. Cantatus reserves the right to not award the grant package if no applicant meets the program’s quality threshold. See Terms and Conditions for full details.

Your information will not be sold to third parties. Questions? Email grant@cantatus.com or call 604-572-5300.

Campaign Period: April 1 to September 30, 2026.