We're excited to announce that applications are open for the national Backing Small Business grant program from Wednesday, July 16 at 9:00 a.m. CT to Thursday, July 31 at 11:59 p.m. CT.

The program is accepting applications for grants of $10,000 to fund projects that promote sustainable growth, enhance long-term resilience, and increase local impact. The Backing Small Businesses grant program is launching a broader round of grants, offering 400 additional $10,000 grants to locally significant small businesses to overcome economic hardship, grow, and drive community impact.

Full Terms and FAQs are available on our landing page, along with the link to the application!

Key Dates:

• Applications Open: Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 9 a.m. CT
• Applications Close: Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CT
• Grant Recipients Notified in October 2025
• Spending Deadline: December 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CT
• Grant Reports Due by Thursday, January 15, 2026

https://mainstreet.org/about/partner-collaborations/backing-small-businesses