TDAP digital Service Provider in Nova Scotia
For the 2026/27 season
Digital Services I can help with
Here’s what I offer through the program
Website design and development
Search engine optimization (SEO)
Social media planning
Digital marketing planning
Photography
Copywriting
Data analytics
Digital branding and design
E-commerce
Online booking
Before I moved into SEO and websites, I spent 15 years as a professional photographer, so if your website needs better images to go with it, I’ve got you covered.
Your tourism grant can go towards the following Digital services
Digital Optimist is an approved Digital Service Provider (DSP) for both the Tourism Digital Assistance Program (TDAP) and TDAP-Communities (TDAP-C) for the 2026-27 program year.
If your tourism business or community is accepted into the program, your grant can go towards my services.
Platforms I work with
Squarespace
WordPress
Wix
Shopify
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What is TDAP?
TDAP stands for Tourism Digital Assistance Program. Tourism Nova Scotia and Digital Nova Scotia have partnered on two programs that help tourism businesses, organizations, and communities build their digital capacity and get found online. Approved applicants are matched with a qualified digital consultant, and the program covers the cost of the work.
TDAP: for tourism businesses
Up to $5,000 (HST included) in digital services
For tourism businesses, experience providers, and accommodations
You need to be listed on NovaScotia.com and be open, or planning to open, for the tourism season
Short-term rentals need to be registered with the provincial Short-term Rentals Registry
Work needs to be completed by March 31, 2027
TDAP-C
for municipalities and community organizations
Up to $5,000 (HST included) in digital services
For tourism businesses, experience providers, and accommodations
You need to be listed on NovaScotia.com and be open, or planning to open, for the tourism season
Short-term rentals need to be registered with the provincial Short-term Rentals Registry
Work needs to be completed by March 31, 2027
How it works
Apply through Digital Nova Scotia. Be as specific as you can about the services you need.
Your application is reviewed. A panel at Digital Nova Scotia reviews it and may reach out to talk through your goals.
Choose your consultant. If you’re approved, Digital Nova Scotia sends you a list of recommended approved providers, and you pick the one that fits (like me!)
The work begins. Digital Nova Scotia sets up the contract with your consultant.
No invoices for you. Your consultant bills Digital Nova Scotia directly. You submit a final report when the project wraps up.
Already know you want to work with me? Mention Digital Optimist in your application.
A few program rules to know
For TDAP, photography and videography are capped at $3,000, and subscriptions, new technology, and media buys are capped at $1,000. Both come out of your $5,000 total. The program can’t be used only for ad spend.
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Next steps
Whether you’re getting ready to apply or you’ve already been approved, reach out. We’ll go over what your business or community needs to get found online and how to make the most of your grant.
Frequently asked questions
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Yes. If you’re approved, Digital Nova Scotia sends you a list of recommended approved providers and you pick the one that works best for you. You can also mention Digital Optimist by name in your application.
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No. Your consultant invoices Digital Nova Scotia directly for the approved work.
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Partly. For TDAP, subscriptions, new technology, and media buys tied to your project can use up to $1,000 of your $5,000. The program can’t be used only for ad spend.
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Yes. You’ll need to show how the new work builds on what was done before. First-time applicants get priority, and businesses in the spring 2026 intake can’t join other cohorts in the 2026-27 year.
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Yes, especially if your circumstances have changed. It’s a competitive process, so being eligible doesn’t guarantee you’ll be accepted.