This is a strong opportunity for brick-and-mortar business owners ready to grow and make deeper community impact. Grant Name: Amex Shop Small Grants ProgramGrant Amount: $20,000 per award 💵Run by: American Express in partnership with Main Street America 👥 Who qualifies To be eligible, your business must: • Be a for-profit small business • Be independently owned • Operate from a physical brick-and-mortar location • Be located in the United States or Washington, D.C. • Have been operating at the current location since at least January 1, 2025 • Have 20 or fewer full-time equivalent employees • Be legally registered and in good standing • Be owned by someone 18 years or older • Have a clear project plan for how funds will be used ❌ Not eligible This program does not fund:• Nonprofits• Franchises• Online-only businesses• Home-based businesses• Mobile vendors• Businesses operating from coworking or shared spaces 💡 What the money can be used for Funds must be used for growth and impact, such as:• Marketing campaigns• Store improvements or build-outs• Purchasing equipment• Expanding product lines• Enhancing customer experience• Community-focused upgrades These funds are meant to help you grow and innovate, not cover payroll or debt. 📅 Application window Closes: January 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT 📌 How applications are evaluated Applications are reviewed based on:• Eligibility• Business impact• Community impact• Feasibility of your project plan• Ability to complete project within six months 🔗 Apply here https://mainstreet.org/about/partner-collaborations/amex-shop-small-grant-program 🧠 Pro Tip from Inga Nykole Do not submit a vague plan & be specific about what you will build, improve, or expand with the $20,000. Funders want to see vision, clarity, and execution.

Hey Ya’ll! Here’s an easy way to get money from your city or county 📞 Search your city and or county website 1. Post in the comments phone number & website to your economic development AND Mayor’s Office 2. What is your state and county? 3. Share what you need grants for? 4. Who do you serve? 5. How do you serve them? 6. Is your business registered with your state OR do you need help doing that? The first 5 comments that are COMPLETE will receive a report of what grants to apply for and how much to ask for 🙌🏽 🏃‍♀️

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This week was not about perfection it was about awareness, discipline, and choosing yourself daily. You didn’t just complete a challenge you began becoming the version of you that your future requires. Show up today with intention.This is your next level. 💚

Tonight, pause and check in with yourself. Where did you show up today? Where did you make excuses? Where did you choose discipline? Growth isn’t about perfection. It’s about awareness and consistency. Tomorrow is a new opportunity to do better. You’re doing the work. 💚