In response to a high number of applications, the B.C. government is investing an additional $30 million in the Launch Online Grant program.
The Launch Online Grant program provides up to $7,500 to businesses to help build or expand an e-commerce site.
These changes will affect approximately 4,000 more businesses.
The new funding is in addition to the February announcement of $12 million for1,500 businesses to enhance their online presence.
Currently, over 3,500 businesses from around the province have applied.
Businesses in the tourism sector, like tour operators or hotels, and businesses in the service industry, such as massage therapists, personal trainers or hairstylists, can now access the grants.
As part of the eligibility enhancements, 30% of the grant funds will now be reserved for Black, Indigenous and people of colour-owned (BIPOC) businesses.
This is expanded from the original 25% of grant funds that were reserved for Indigenous and rural businesses.
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