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Web Presence Assistance

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants


Description:

The Web Presence Assistance is a non-repayable contribution provided to Prince Edward Island businesses and local not-for-profits to assist them in establishing a presence on the Internet or to upgrade an existing website to include e-commerce. The purpose of this assistance is to help Island businesses and not-for-profits increase business by creating a website to establish online visibility and reach.

Comments on Funding:

Web Presence Assistance has two tiers.
Innovation PEI’s contribution is limited to 50 per cent of the eligible cost to a maximum contribution of:

  1. 1
    $1000 for Tier 1 (a non-e-commerce site, for a business that does not have an existing website),
  2. 2
    $2500 for Tier 2 (an e-commerce site, for a business that does not have an existing website or has a website that does not include e-commerce).

The combined project funding from all non-repayable government sources cannot exceed 75% of eligible costs.


When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • be a Prince Edward Island business or not-for-profit organization,
  • not have received in the prior two years funding from Innovation PEI to support website development, through either the Web Presence Assistance or Covid-19 Business Adaptation Advice Program,
  • not have a defaulted outstanding debt obligation on file in the Province’s Central Default Registry,
  • not have a web presence, or
  • be upgrading an existing website to add e-commerce for the first time, 

Application Steps:

1

should discuss their requirements with an Innovation PEI representative to determine if their activity could be considered for this assistance,

2

must submit the online application before any financial or legal commitment is made on the project

Documentation Needed: 

The applicant must submit:

  • a completed application form including a clear description of their project and how it will help the business,
  • an electronic or scanned copy of a written quote from a web developer outlining services to be provided,
  • HST number, if applicable.
  • a detailed listing of the expenses that will be incurred, if the applicant is creating the site rather than hiring an arm’s length web developer.

Other Things to Note:

No other details available.

Program Contact:

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