E-Commerce Grant
A grant program encouraging Denison businesses to improve their digital presence and ability to meet the increasing demand for online shopping, contactless transactions/delivery, and enhance digital marketing and promotion.
The E‐commerce Grant is a matching grant for E‐commerce marketing and fulfillment that will fund up to $6,000 of an $8,000 project.
LAUNCH E-Commerce
Businesses are encouraged to gain their ability to conduct business online and improve their digital reach through a well-functioning website that is E-Commerce capable.
AMPLIFY E-Commerce
Businesses with an existing website may expand and grow online sales through improved marketing, promotion, and enhanced delivery systems of their products and services.
"Retailers, including restaurants, have quickly discovered the need to serve their customers in a different manner. The ability to clearly display products and services through a website or App is critical for this unexpected change in shopping routines and for the future economy," said DDA Chairman Matt Looney. "By offering this matching grant, we believe Denison businesses will be able to expand their business enterprise and reach new customers through marketing and promotion."
Research shows more vibrant digital businesses lead to higher median incomes and stronger communities. The E-Commerce Grant encourages Denison businesses to build and enhance their reach, which will strengthen the City of Denison’s economy and quality of life.
Business owners who apply will be in complete control of which online sales platform they use, which consultants they engage, and which digital advertising option they incorporate. Applications are accepted year-round while funding is available.
Please note that the E-Commerce Grant has been streamlined for 2024 and beyond. Please use the 2024 DDA E-Commerce Grant Application for any new grants after August 15, 2024. Those who are completing grants under the prior E-Commerce grant guidelines should still submit the Monthly Report Worksheets below under the prior grant guidelines. Any new grants should use the 2024 Monthly Report Worksheet and are subject to the guidelines stated in the 2024 DDA E-Commerce Grant Application.
Questions?
Give us a call today at (903) 464-0883 or send us an email at apply@denisontx.org so we can talk about helping your business with e-commerce!