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Web Presence Assistance
This Innovation PEI program has been withdrawn: its pages are no longer published and it no longer appears in Innovation PEI's business-supports list. See the alternatives below, or check with Innovation PEI directly. Verified against the official source on July 3, 2026.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
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Check your fit →Is this for you?
- You are a PEI business or local not-for-profit ready to build a new site or add online sales.
- You have not received this specific website funding from Innovation PEI in the past two years.
- You can pay your web developer first and wait for the reimbursement to arrive later.
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
You can expect to receive 50% of your eligible costs, capped at $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: moderateYou must prepare a complete application and likely pay vendors upfront before receiving reimbursement; ensure your invoices match eligible cost categories.
- 01Verify you are a PEI-based business or local not-for-profit and have not received this funding in the last two years.
- 02Prepare quotes or invoices for eligible costs such as domain registration, design, development, hosting, or SEO features.
- 03Submit a complete application to Innovation PEI through the PEI government service page.
- 04Wait for the review process, which takes up to 20 business days for a funding decision.
- 05Pay your vendor for the eligible work if required by the reimbursement model.
- 06Submit proof of payment and invoices to receive the 50% contribution up to the cap.
Who to ask: Innovation PEI (via the PEI government service page). Specific phone/email not stated on reachable sources.
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.
How BBN Labs helps
- BBN builds your new business website with the grant funds, creating a fast, mobile-friendly site that turns local visitors into customers.
- BBN adds e-commerce to your existing site using the funding, letting you sell products online and capture sales from across the island.
- BBN sets up your domain and hosting, with the grant sharing the cost, so your site stays live and secure.
- BBN integrates SEO and chatbots into your site with the contribution, built to improve your Google visibility and answer customer questions instantly.
- BBN guides you through the application process and deadlines so you don't lose the funding.
What to know before you count on it
- This is a reimbursement-style contribution, meaning you typically pay the vendor first and get paid back; confirm exact disbursement timing on the official page.
- The funding is strictly for website-related costs such as domain registration, design, development, hosting, and specific features like SEO or chatbots.
- You are ineligible if you received this specific funding from Innovation PEI for website development in the previous two years.
- The program is administered by Innovation PEI, and specific contact phone or email details are not stated on reachable sources; you must apply through the PEI government service page.
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 is strictly for website-related costs such as domain registration, design, development, hosting, and specific digital features.
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 — its Tier 2 e-commerce top-up is no longer available. See the alternatives above for current website and e-commerce funding.
What you can combine it with
You cannot stack this with previous Web Presence Assistance funding from Innovation PEI within the last two years; check if other provincial or federal digital grants are available for non-website costs.
Get alerted when this changes
Programs open and close, budgets run out, rules change. We send one short email when something changes that matters for this program.
Record last updated July 3, 2026; last verified July 3, 2026 against the official source. Source: official program page.