Grant
Provincial
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PEI Small Business Investment Grant
Innovation PEI
Maximum Funding
Up to $3,750
March 31, 2027 (annual April–March cycle)
Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
15%
PEI Small Business Investment Grant provides Up to $3,750. Non-repayable grant covering 15% of eligible capital asset costs (max $3,750 per fiscal year) to help PEI small businesses improve efficiency through equipment, leasehold improvements, and technology upgrades. The program covers up to 15% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted March 31, 2027 (annual April–March cycle).
Approval odds: ~60–80% (GrantCompass analysis)
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Program Description
Non-repayable grant covering 15% of eligible capital asset costs (max $3,750 per fiscal year) to help PEI small businesses improve efficiency through equipment, leasehold improvements, and technology upgrades.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a for-profit business operating in Prince Edward Island
- Must have at least one employee OR the business must be the primary source of income for the owner
- Excluded entity types: non-profits, fishers, farmers, real estate businesses, and financial institutions
- Project must involve purchasing capital assets such as equipment, leasehold improvements, or technology upgrades
- Annual maximum: 15% of eligible capital costs, up to $3,750 per fiscal year
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Business Stage
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Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Friendly
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $3,750
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 15% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- March 31, 2027 (annual April–March cycle)
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
Competition
Low
Deadline
Mar 31, 2027
Approval
Good
Approval Rate
~60–80%
Accessibility
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Competition
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Insider TipApply early in the fiscal year (April–June) rather than waiting until Q3/Q4 — the program is first-come, first-served and funding may be exhausted late in the year.
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Rejection Pitfalls 8
- Business operates in an ineligible sector (fishing, farming, real estate, financial services, not-for-profit)
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Evaluation Criteria
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- 7-document checklist with what each reviewer is actually checking
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- 6-step application timeline with prep hours per step
- Insider tip from program officers on what separates winners
- 6-program stacking strategy to combine with compatible funding
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Application Playbook
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Application Steps
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Check eligibility and program fit Confirm your business is for-profit, PEI-based, not in an excluded sector (fishing, farming, real estate, financial services), and has not already applied to the Capital Acquisition Program in the same fiscal year. Contact an Innovation PEI Business Development Officer to confirm the right program for your project.
Required Documents 7
✓ Completed online application form
✓ Business registration number and incorporation date (if applicable)
Eligible Expenses 8
Ineligible Expenses 8
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
Ineligible Organizations
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Funding Stack Strategy
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Compatible Programs
ACOA Business Development Program (repayable
CBDC loans (repayable
Canada Small Business Financing Program (loan
Federal SR&ED tax credit
IRAP (non-repayable
Note: Cannot stack with Innovation PEI Capital Acquisition Program in same fiscal year
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Clawback Risk
Low Risk
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How PEI Small Business Investment Grant Compares
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can sole proprietors apply without employees?
Yes, if the business is the owner's primary income source. Must have at least one employee OR be the owner's primary income source.
What's the typical grant amount received?
$2,000–$3,750, based on 15% of eligible capital costs (max $3,750 per fiscal year). Most applicants receive near the max amount.
When are decisions made after applying?
Funding is first-come, first-served. Applications are processed as received, but funding may be exhausted by March 31 deadline. Apply early in April–June cycle.
Do I need to pay upfront and get reimbursed?
Yes, it's a reimbursement grant. Pay for assets first, then submit invoices after purchase (payment request deadline: June 30, 2027).
Why do most applications get rejected?
Most rejections are due to ineligible sectors (fishing, farming, real estate), assets already purchased before approval, or applying after March 31 deadline.
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