The importance of proper planning cannot be over-emphasized. Planning should include the preparation of a business plan which encompasses management, marketing, production and financing details. See the New Business Check list for assistance.
The PEI Arts grant program is designed to support the development of artistic practice through a competitive award system. The process for assessment was modelled after the best practice of using peer juries to select successful projects and award funding amounts. Artists Grants...
The role of the board of directors is to provide strategic direction to Innovation PEI as the lead financing group for the Province of Prince Edward Island as legislated in the Innovation PEI Act. Who serves on the Board? The chairperson and six members who represent the private...
*PLEASE NOTE: This program is no longer accepting applications.* Prince Edward Island has a rich history in performing arts, from ceilidhs to world-renowned and record holding stage performances. Island musicians, dancers, storytellers, and writers need modern and welcoming performing art spaces to showcase their talent to residents and visitors to our province. The Province of Prince Edward Island is launching Encore – The Prince Edward Island Theatre Revitalization Program for PEI-based performance venues and theatre companies. What type of funding is available? The three available grants of...
Many people experience violence every day because of their sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or perceived gender. This is referred to as gender-based violence (GBV), and it is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time. This specific call for applications coincides with Prince Edward Island’s bilateral funding agreement with Women and Gender Equality Canada towards the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence (NAP). The purpose of this call for applications, established in partnership with the...
The availability of stable, high‑speed Internet infrastructure is critical for access to essential resources and public services, and to enable economic growth and diversification. The Prince Edward Island Broadband Fund provides financial assistance to local Prince Edward Island internet service providers (ISPs), communities and businesses for the installation of infrastructure for enhanced broadband services. Through this program, partnerships and collaborations are encouraged and support is provided for increased service levels, improved access and consumer choice for connectivity. The...
Web Presence Assistance provides a non-repayable contribution to Prince Edward Island businesses and local not-for-profits to assist with the creation of an online presence or to upgrade an existing website to include e-commerce. The purpose of Web Presence Assistance is to help Island businesses and not-for-profits increase business by creating a website to establish an online presence, reach customers and increase sales. Who is eligible for Web Presence Assistance? To be an eligible applicant, a business or a local not-for-profit organization must be located in Prince Edward Island and: not...