The Backing Small Businesses grant program, supported by American Express, is now accepting applications for a round of Disaster Recovery grants. Grant funds will support locally significant small businesses that have been impacted by a natural disaster since January 1, 2024. Businesses can now apply for one of 100 available $10,000 grants to support their recovery efforts.

Applications are now closed.

Watch the Informational Webinar:

If you were unable to attend our live webinar, you can still access the recording. The session provides valuable insights on: 

• Program overview
• Eligibility requirements
• Eligible grant expenses
• Review criteria
• Application best practices

Stay Tuned: Backing Small Business Grants

Later this year, our broader Backing Small Businesses grant program will open to offer four hundred $10,000 grants for locally significant small businesses facing economic hardship. The grant funding is for projects that improve small businesses by building community, supporting growth and viability, or nurturing positive change. More details on the application process for these 400 grants will be announced in June.

Of the 500 recipients selected for both rounds of $10,000 grants, a limited subset of 25 recipients will be awarded $30,000 Enhancement Grants, which will allow those business owners the opportunity to create transformative change within their business and in their community.

Have additional questions? Contact smallbizgrant@​mainstreet.​org.