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2026 Micro-Grant Program

PEIBWA Micro-Grants are designed to help new, growing, and established women entrepreneurs through a non-repayable grant and business skills support. 

PEIBWA is excited to be able to offer another cycle of Micro-Grants with funds graciously provided by the Prince Edward Island Interministerial Women's Secretariat. This program offers Five (5) non-repayable grants of $1,000 with applications open to businesses of all stages. Successful applicants receive 75% payable on approval and the remaining payable on completion of a final report.

2026 Micro-Grant Open Soon. 

Frequently Asked Questions 


Who can apply?

Any current PEIBWA student/retiree, small business, or business members in good standing who are residents of PEI and have not been awarded funds from this program in the last two (2) years. Applicants are not required to have an operating company to be eligible. Idea stage businesses are welcome to apply for consideration.

The following individuals and organizations are ineligible to apply:

  • PEIBWA Board members, PEIBWA Reciprocal or Patron Members
  • PEIBWA employees, their households and immediate family members. 
  • Non-profit organizations, community organizations and municipalities
  • A business that has a defaulted outstanding debt obligation on file in the Province’s Central Default Registry

All applications will remain confidential and on file at PEIBWA for future reference and data analysis purposes. The information provided will not be shared with any external parties without your permission.

To learn more about joining PEIBWA as a member, please visit our membership page.

What will the micro-grant fund?
Examples of eligible activity under this program include but are not limited to: 

  • Business registration fees, 
  • Promotional video/photography, 
  • Design or copywriting costs,  
  • Domain name registration and/or website development
  • Marketing expenses (advertising, social media support, etc)
  • Business equipment or operating technology purchase or upgrade 

  • What won't the micro-grant fund?
    Applications with request for funds to be used for the following will not be considered:
    • Illegal activities, or activities that violate PEIBWA Code of Conduct (Link)
    • To pay outstanding debts
    • To cover current operational costs such as rent or wages

    Only those expenses incurred after the closing date for applications will be considered eligible

    How do I apply? 
    All applicants must complete the online application form available below on the PEIBWA website, or accessible here. Upon submission, applicants will receive an electronic confirmation that their application has been received for their records. Once the review process is completed, each applicant will be advised by email of their outcome. Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to resubmit eligible projects at the next call for applications.

    What happens if my application is successful?
    1. You will be notified by the PEI Business Women’s Association and will be required to schedule your first Business Advisory call.

    2. You will be asked to sign a Letter of Acceptance/Funding Agreement. This must be completed within thirty (30) days of receiving your acceptance notification. 

    3. Successful applicants will receive 75% of the eligible expenses for the approved budget within 30 days of the PEI Business Women’s Association receiving the Letter of Acceptance/Funding Agreement. 

    4. After the project is completed (as per each applicant’s “suggested” completion date), you will have 60 days to submit a Completion Report and related financial documentation to the PEI Business Women’s Association office. If you cannot submit your Completion Report within this timeframe, you must inform PEIBWA a minimum of 14 days before the deadline to request an extension. Failure to do so could result in the forfeit of final payments and could jeopardize future funding. 

    5. The remaining 25% of the grant will be paid out within 30 days of the Completion Report and financial documentation being submitted and approved by the PEI Business Women’s Association office. 

    6. Successful applicants may be invited to make a short presentation on their project at an upcoming PEIBWA event.

    What is the completion report?

    Grant recipients are required to provide a Completion Report when submitting for final payment. A template is provided with the Funding Agreement Package and includes all relevant information related to your project. These reports contain a written summary of your project, how the micro-grant funds were utilized, and the impact it had on your business. You will also include copies of receipts for claimed expenses/paid invoices. 

    These reports are used to capture the impact and efficiency of the Micro-Grant Program and to satisfy PEIBWA’s reporting requirements to our board, supporters, and funding partners.

    Anyone interested in discussing the Micro-Grant Program further or has additional questions is invited to contact PEIBWA Business Growth Advisor Krystal by phone at 782-325-0047 or by email at krystal@peibwa.org.