Receive $1,500 for SEO & Website Development

The Williamsburg eCommerce Grant Program is offering matching grants up to $1,500 to businesses that invest in their websites and eCommerce growth. The Grant Program, which is a joint undertaking by the Williamsburg Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the City of Williamsburg, was established in 2008 to help facilitate technology access for small, private businesses located exclusively in the City of Williamsburg.

Business Qualification Criteria

To qualify, businesses must be for-profit, have a current City Business License, and be located in the City of Williamsburg, with no more than three physical locations in the City, and no locations outside of the City.

Grants are available for the following Website Projects:

• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Website Design & Development
• Online Shopping Systems
• Other enhancements that increase traffic and commerce to the business

Annual maintenance or service fees (internet service provider, priority listing, domain name, or website hosting fees) are not eligible for grant funds.

Grant Amounts

Grants are made on a first-come, first-served basis with a maximum lifetime grant amount of $1,500. The same business may not receive more than one grant within a 12-month period.

• Grants are matching grants equal to 50% of the total cost of the approved project for Virginia-based providers.
• Grants are matching grants equal to 25% of the total cost of the approved project for non-Virginia-based providers.

Acceptable Providers

The primary physical business location of the website designer must be in the Commonwealth of Virginia and website design must be one of the designer’s primary full-time business activities. In addition, no principal, officer, or manager-employee of the business applicant may be a principal, officer, manager-employee, or investor in the provider entity employed to perform the services.

Application Process

Businesses must obtain a minimum of two quotes for the work to be completed, and complete the online application. The Williamsburg Economic Development Office reviews applications on a monthly basis, and businesses are notified by email of their decision. Learn more about the Approval Criteria and Application Process.

Get a Free Quote for Grant-Eligible SEO & Website Services

Gain SEO Agency meets all eligibility criteria set forth by the Williamsburg EDA and is an Acceptable Provider for the Williamsburg eCommerce Grant Program. In addition, we are based in Williamsburg, Virginia, allowing our clients to take advantage of the full 50% match.

We’d be happy to discuss your eCommerce goals and provide you with a free quote for grant-eligible SEO services, website design & development, Shopify online shopping systems, and other enhancements that increase traffic and commerce. To request a consultation, call 757-641-9209 or send us a message.