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Apply: American Express and Main Street America Launch Next Cycle of Grant Program

Hello again small business owners,

 

I'm excited to let you know that the next grant opportunity is up and running with American Express and Main Street America! Applications for the next cycle of the grant program are open now with a focus on small business owners who identify as Native or Indigenous, Hispanic or Latinx, LGBTQ+ or as immigrants, refugees or forcibly displaced.

 

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In 2021, American Express and Main Street America launched a grant program called ‘Inclusive Backing’, which will award more than 300 grants of $5,000 each to small business owners. Funds can be used towards critical business needs, such as physical and digital improvements, new equipment, technology, and training to help support their financial recovery and growth.

 

The application period is open now and will close on June 30, 2022, at 11:59pm CT. Small business owners who identify with the communities for this round's focus can apply by clicking the blue button below:

 

LEARN MORE AND APPLY NOW

 

To learn more about the most recent recipients of the 'Inclusive Backing' grant program and how they plan to use the funds, have a look at this Seller Community announcement as well as the American Express newsroom post: American Express Announces Latest “Inclusive Backing” Grantees and Launches Next Cycle of the Progra....

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Thanks for the info.

Jacqueline Mull
Owner of Jackie's Uniquely U Boutique
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Thank you for this valuable information.

 

SELINA DONALDSON
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Again this limits applicants. At least in my area, its a lot easier to get a store location in a strip mall area than in the few downtown spaces that are habitable. The entire business district of the township e are in, is 95% strip malls. Not including stores in strip mall locations makes it really difficult.

 

"Main street" businesses aren't just the ones in the older buildings anymore.

Jessica
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We'reDough Bakery and Cookie Dough Cafe
Flint, MI
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More than 250 offers of $5,000 every may be offered in 4 cycles over twelve months to small groups placed in older or anciental business districts across

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