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š° Grant Alert: $20K Amex Shop Small Grants Program
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 šµRun by: American Express in partnership with Main Street America
š„ Who qualifies
To be eligible, your business must:
ā¢ Be a for-profit small business
ā¢ Be independently owned
ā¢ Operate from a physical brick-and-mortar location
ā¢ Be located in the United States or Washington, D.C.
ā¢ Have been operating at the current location since at least January 1, 2025
ā¢ Have 20 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
ā¢ Be legally registered and in good standing
ā¢ Be owned by someone 18 years or older
ā¢ Have a clear project plan for how funds will be used
ā Not eligible
This program does not fund:ā¢ Nonprofitsā¢ Franchisesā¢ Online-only businessesā¢ Home-based businessesā¢ Mobile vendorsā¢ Businesses operating from coworking or shared spaces
š” What the money can be used for
Funds must be used for growth and impact, such as:ā¢ Marketing campaignsā¢ Store improvements or build-outsā¢ Purchasing equipmentā¢ Expanding product linesā¢ Enhancing customer experienceā¢ Community-focused upgrades
These funds are meant to help you grow and innovate, not cover payroll or debt.
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Application window
Closes: January 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT
š How applications are evaluated
Applications are reviewed based on:ā¢ Eligibilityā¢ Business impactā¢ Community impactā¢ Feasibility of your project planā¢ Ability to complete project within six months
š Apply here
š§ 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.
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š° Grant Alert: $20K Amex Shop Small Grants Program
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