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Web Presence Assistance - Prince Edward Island - Canada
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Web Presence Assistance

Financial assistance for PEI organizations to develop or upgrade websites
Innovation PEI
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 9, 2024
Location
Prince Edward Island, Canada

Overview

Web Presence Assistance offers a non-repayable contribution of up to $2,500 to Prince Edward Island businesses and local not-for-profits to create a new website or upgrade an existing one with e-commerce. Eligible activities include domain registration, website design, development and hosting, as well as initial social media and online advertising to support the launch of the new site.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop an online presence
  • Access new markets
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 9, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Location
  • Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Business Associations
Target groups
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Creation of a first website to establish an online presence for the organization.
  • Development of a new non‑e‑commerce website for a business that currently has no website.
  • Development of a first e‑commerce website for a business that does not already sell online.
  • Upgrade of an existing website to add e‑commerce capabilities for the first time.
  • Launch of a new or upgraded website supported by initial social media and online advertising.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Prince Edward Island businesses without an existing website
  • Prince Edward Island businesses upgrading an existing website to add e-commerce for the first time
  • Local not-for-profit organizations in Prince Edward Island without an existing website
  • Local not-for-profit organizations in Prince Edward Island upgrading an existing website to add e-commerce for the first time

Who is not eligible

  • Applicants that already have an e-commerce website and only want to enhance or expand existing e-commerce functions.
  • Businesses with a defaulted outstanding debt obligation recorded in the Province of Prince Edward Island’s Central Default Registry.
  • Businesses that received Web Presence Assistance funding from Innovation PEI for website development in the previous two years.
  • Fishers, farmers, and realty companies, including commercial or residential landlords and property developers.
  • Banks and financial companies, such as pawnbrokers, payday loan providers, cheque-cashing services, and operators of white-label cash machines.

Eligible expenses

  • Registration costs for a new domain name.
  • Design and development fees for a new website, including integration of e‑commerce functions.
  • Website hosting costs.
  • Website features that improve user experience and performance, such as search engine optimization (SEO), mobile optimization, scheduling tools, voice technology, chatbots and social media integration.
  • Social media and online advertising expenses specifically to support the launch of the new website, when requested in the application and within the maximum contribution limits.
  • Subscriptions directly related to the business’s website and associated online tools, billed and paid before the request for payment.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Businesses and local not-for-profit organizations located in Prince Edward Island.

Additional information

  • Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis once all required information has been submitted.
  • Applicants must accept the program’s full terms and conditions within the application, which then form part of a contract with Innovation PEI.
  • Applicants will be informed within ten business days whether their application has been received and deemed complete.
  • Once an application is complete, a funding decision is normally issued within 10 to 20 business days for this program.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Web Presence Assistance Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Web Presence Assistance. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Web Presence Assistance?

Web Presence Assistance offers a non-repayable contribution of up to $2,500 to Prince Edward Island businesses and local not-for-profits to create a new website or upgrade an existing one with e-commerce. Eligible activities include domain registration, website design, development and hosting, as well as initial social media and online advertising to support the launch of the new site.

How much funding can be received?

Web Presence Assistance Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,500 per project.

Who is eligible for the Web Presence Assistance program?

To be eligible for the Web Presence Assistance program, you must: Business or local not-for-profit located in Prince Edward Island. Does not have a website, or is upgrading an existing site to add e-commerce for the first time. No defaulted outstanding debt or reporting/financial obligations with Innovation PEI or the Province’s Central Default Registry.

What expenses are eligible under Web Presence Assistance?

Creation of a first website to establish an online presence for the organization. Development of a new non‑e‑commerce website for a business that currently has no website. Development of a first e‑commerce website for a business that does not already sell online. Upgrade of an existing website to add e‑commerce capabilities for the first time. Launch of a new or upgraded website supported by initial social media and online advertising.

Who can I contact for more information about the Web Presence Assistance?

You can contact Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI).

Where is the Web Presence Assistance available?

The Web Presence Assistance program is available the province of Prince Edward Island.

Is the Web Presence Assistance a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Web Presence Assistance is a Grant and Funding

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