How to apply for the BC Launch Online Grant
What is the BC Launch Online Grant Program?
The Launch Online Grant program is a made for BC program, that provides funding to B.C.-based small and medium businesses (SMBs) to create an online shop and to market their e-commerce store to attract new local customers and expand to new markets. The grant will pay for up to 75% of eligible expenses, up to a maximum of $7,500 per business.
How to Apply to the BC Launch Online Grant Program?
The program application is a 3-step process.
- Develop a grant proposal that indicates how the funds will be used.
Businesses will need to provide a cost estimate that can include online website development, copy and online content writing, pictures/stock photo purchases, online advertising, search engine optimization, staff training, and other marketing activities.
- Complete the online application
The online application is a simple 30+ questionnaire. You will need to prove that you are:
BC registered and operating company
Employs less than 150 B.C. employees
Generated sales of more than $30,000 in the past year
Does not currently have an online store (website that does not sell is ok) - Applicants will be contacted within 3 weeks.
What is the Application Deadline for the BC Launch Online Grant Program?
Program application is open currently, and will stay open until the funds have been fully distributed. Funding will be awarded on a first-come first-served basis to small and medium sized businesses in BC.
How to Create a Plan to Apply to the BC Launch Online Grant Program?
Juuga Marketing is helping eligible businesses to qualify, and to create a plan that can help British Columbia based small businesses to build their online e-commerce store. In addition, our plan includes staff training, 6 months of marketing management services which include: online store management, copywriting, social media management services, as well as online advertisement (Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and Instagram Ads).
Please review the detail of our offering, and contact us for more information!