Many matching grant programs are available in the Hampton Roads area for businesses looking to create a new website or expand their existing website. Below is a list of grant programs and information for each. Please carefully review all qualification criteria before applying for the grant.
York County E-Commerce Grant Program
City of Williamsburg E-Commerce Grant Program
Gloucester County E-Commerce Grant Program
City of Hampton E-Commerce Program
York County E-Commerce Grant Program
Grant Amounts:
• 50 percent of total project costs up to $500 per business.
• SWAM certified minority and women owned businesses may receive a matching grant up to $1,000.
Qualification Criteria:
• Businesses must have York County business license.
• Website must not contain illegal or adult material.
Visit the York County EDA website for more information regarding the application and approval process.
City of Williamsburg E-Commerce Grant
Grant Amounts:
• Equal to 50 percent of total cost of the approved project, with a maximum lifetime grant amount of $1,500.00.
• Grants are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Qualification Criteria:
• Businesses must be for-profit.
• Current City of Williamsburg Business License and be located in the City of Williamsburg.
• No more than three physical locations in the City, and no locations outside of the City.
• The same business may not receive more than one grant within a 12-month period.
Visit the City of Williamsburg EDA website for more information regarding the application and approval process.
Gloucester County E-Commerce Grant Program
Grant Amounts:
• Up to 50 percent of costs, not to exceed $500 per business.
• Minority, women and veteran owned businesses (certification required) may receive a matching grant up to $1000.
Qualification Criteria:
• Businesses must have a current Gloucester County business license.
• Website must not contain explicit, illegal or adult related materials.
Visit the Gloucester County EDA website for more information regarding the application and approval process.
City of Hampton E-Commerce Grant Program
Insercorp is working with the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Hampton, VA to offer up to $10,000.00 towards new website development, consulting, or search engine optimization for businesses legally operating in the City of Hampton.
Grant Amounts:
• Minority owned businesses - grants shall not exceed 60 percent of the total project cost up to a maximum of $10,000 once every three years.
• Non-minority owned businesses - grants shall not exceed 50 percent of the total project cost up to a maximum of $10,000 once every three years.
• Funding is subject to appropriation and grants are made on a first-come, first served basis.
Qualification Criteria:
• Must be a for-profit business currently licensed in and with its principal office located within the City of Hampton.
• Projects must be legal, no adult only material, ethical, and commercially viable.
• Applicants must use a preapproved Certified E-Commerce Grant Service Providers.
• Grants are to be used for the creation or enhancement of e-commerce sites and cannot be used for domain registration, web hosting, general maintenance services, or annual subscriptions.
• Grant funds cannot be awarded for a project which has been initiated prior to the approval of a grant application.
Visit the City of Hampton EDA for more information regarding the application and approval process.
If you are interested in more information or qualifying for up to $10,000.00 in grants from the City of Hampton please contact us online or call us at 757-337-2940 and ask to speak to a Sales Representative today!
