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Updated August 2026 · Verified against PEI Business Women's Association (PEIBWA) guidelines
✓ First-Timer Friendly Mixed (Advance + Reimb.)
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PEIBWA Micro-Grants

PEI Business Women's Association (PEIBWA)
Maximum Funding
$1,000 per grant (Five $1,000 non-repayable grants offered)
2026 intake closed; exact deadline date is not stated on the official page
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Mixed (Advance + Reimb.)
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
Varies
PEIBWA Micro-Grants provides up to $1,000 per grant (Five $1,000 non-repayable grants offered). PEIBWA offers five non-repayable $1,000 micro-grants for PEI members at any business stage; the 2026 intake is closed. Applications are accepted 2026 intake closed; exact deadline date is not stated on the official page.
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Program Description

PEIBWA offers five non-repayable $1,000 micro-grants for PEI members at any business stage; the 2026 intake is closed.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Current PEIBWA student, retiree, small business or business member in good standing (you can join PEIBWA to become eligible)
  • Resident of Prince Edward Island
  • Has not been awarded funds from this program in the last two years
  • Open to businesses of all stages; you do not need an operating company, and idea-stage businesses are welcome
Provinces
Prince Edward Island
Industries
All
Business Stage
Startup Growth Established

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Easy
Competition
High
First-Timer
Friendly

Funding Details

Amount
$1,000 per grant (Five $1,000 non-repayable grants offered)
Type
Grant
Level
Private
Deadline
2026 intake closed; exact deadline date is not stated on the official page

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Deadline
Between Intakes
Approval
Varies
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Application Steps

1 Be a PEIBWA member in good standing Student, retiree, small business or business membership all qualify. Applicants must be or become members, so joining is a route in rather than a barrier.

Required Documents 4

✓ Completed online application form on the PEIBWA website
✓ Signed Letter of Acceptance and Funding Agreement, returned within 30 days of the acceptance notification

Eligible Expenses 6

Ineligible Expenses 4

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