Amex Shop Small Grant

$20,000 one-time grant; 505 awarded in the most recent cycle

Runs annually; the last cycle closed January 23, 2026. Check mainstreet.org for the next round.

AMOUNT

$20,000 one-time grant; 505 awarded in the most recent cycle

AMOUNT

$20,000 one-time grant; 505 awarded in the most recent cycle

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the last cycle closed January 23, 2026. Check mainstreet.org for the next round.

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the last cycle closed January 23, 2026. Check mainstreet.org for the next round.

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

This grant was open to US small businesses across all industries.

The program funded 505 small businesses with $20,000 each, spanning retail, food service, healthcare, professional services, and more. No specific identity or industry restrictions are listed in the source.

YOUR REAL ODDS

505 grants were awarded in the most recent cycle from a national pool of US small businesses.

The program expanded from 250 to 505 recipients after additional funding contributions, but total applicant numbers are not disclosed, so exact odds are unknown. Competition was national and open to all industries, which typically means high volume.

WHAT IT TAKES

Sign up for Main Street America's Small Business Hub to receive notifications about future rounds — 10 minutes
Monitor ShopSmall.com and Main Street America's site around Small Business Saturday (late November) for application openings — Ongoing
Prepare and submit a grant application when the next cycle opens — 1–3 hours

WORTH KNOWING

The program expanded mid-cycle based on Small Business Saturday transaction volume, so staying connected via Main Street America's email list (smallbizgrant@mainstreet.org) is the most reliable way to catch the next round early.

Apply on the funder’s site →

Freed Fellowship

$500 grant monthly; winners also eligible for a $2,500 year-end grant.

Any US small business owner can apply for a $500 monthly grant with no equity or repayment required.

Texas Job Creators Quest Grant

$100,000 total pool distributed across ~30 recipients; individual awards have ranged from $1,500 to $10,000.

Texas-based small businesses led by underrepresented founders with $100K–$3M in annual revenue can apply for this grant.

BELLE Capital USA Grant

Grant amount varies; no specific figures disclosed.

Early-stage startups in tech, health, or cleantech with at least one female founder or female C-suite executive.

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