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This program is no longer accepting applications.
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Web Presence Assistance
Innovation PEI has withdrawn this program, and it is no longer listed among Innovation PEI's business supports. See the alternatives below, or check with Innovation PEI directly.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
Is this for you?
- The program suited PEI businesses and local not-for-profits building a new site or adding online sales.
- Applicants could not have received this website funding from Innovation PEI in the past two years.
- Applicants had to pay the web developer first and wait for the reimbursement.
Probably not the right fit if
- You operate your business outside of Prince Edward Island.
- You already received this website funding from Innovation PEI within the last two years.
- You need money for inventory, rent, or general ads instead of website development.
How much you'd realistically get
The program covered 50% of eligible costs, up to $1,000 for a standard website or $2,500 for an e-commerce website.
What may be supported
- New website creation for businesses or not-for-profits.
- Adding e-commerce functionality to an existing website.
- Website design and development fees.
- Domain name registration and hosting costs.
- Integration of SEO, mobile optimization, or chatbots.
What's excluded or restricted
- Businesses that received Web Presence Assistance funding from Innovation PEI for website development within the previous two years
How applying works
Effort: moderateWhile the program was open, you needed a complete application, and you likely paid vendors first and were reimbursed after. Invoices had to match the eligible cost categories.
- 01Applicants confirmed they were a PEI-based business or local not-for-profit and had not received this funding in the last two years.
- 02Applicants prepared quotes or invoices for eligible costs such as domain registration, design, development, hosting, or SEO features.
- 03Applicants sent a complete application to Innovation PEI through the PEI government service page.
- 04A funding decision took up to 20 business days.
- 05Applicants paid the vendor for the eligible work if the reimbursement model required it.
- 06Applicants sent proof of payment and invoices to receive the 50% contribution, up to the cap.
Who to ask: Innovation PEI, through the PEI government service page. The official page did not list a phone number or email.
Documents commonly required
- Proof of business registration or not-for-profit status in PEI.
- Detailed quotes or invoices for eligible website costs.
- Proof of payment for eligible costs (if reimbursement is required).
- Confirmation that you have not received Web Presence Assistance funding in the previous two years.
What to know before you count on it
- It was a reimbursement-style contribution: you usually paid the vendor first and were paid back after.
- The funding was only for website costs such as domain registration, design, development, hosting, and features like SEO or chatbots.
- Businesses that received this funding from Innovation PEI for website development in the previous two years were not eligible.
Frequently asked questions
Is this money taxable?
As a non-repayable contribution, it may be considered taxable income; consult a tax professional for your specific situation.
Can I use this for a logo or print materials?
No. The funding covered website costs only, not logos or print materials.
How long does it take to get the money?
While it operated, decisions were normally issued within 10 to 20 business days. The program has since been withdrawn.
What if I already have a website?
The program is withdrawn, so its Tier 2 e-commerce top-up is no longer available. See the alternatives above for current website and e-commerce funding.
More funding by what it pays for
Funding for Websites
Grants and loans to help you build or improve your business website.
Funding for E-commerce
Grants and loans to help you launch or improve your online store.
Funding for Retail POS
Grants and loans that may help pay for point-of-sale systems and other store technology.
Funding for Automation
Loans and grants to help you automate business workflows and tasks.
What you can combine it with
For current help, check other provincial or federal digital programs.
Worth reading before you apply
Get alerted when this changes
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