OpenPrivate programOpen to for-profit businesses

eBay Up & Running Grants

eBayNo deadline listed$10,000

Summary

U.S. eBay sellers, including people new to eBay Live, can apply for a $10,000 grant plus mentorship and live-selling equipment. Ten sellers were chosen in 2026. The 2026 window closed June 25, 2026.

About this grant

eBay's Up & Running Grants give selected U.S. sellers a $10,000 grant for inventory, equipment, marketing or hiring, plus mentorship and equipment. The 2026 round focused on eBay Live: 10 sellers each receive $10,000, eBay Live mentorship and a full kit of live-selling equipment. Applications for 2026 ran May 28 to June 25, 2026 and are now closed.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

Sellers in the U.S.

Open to current eBay Live sellers and sellers joining the platform for the first time (2026 round)

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing
  • In kind

Money can be used for

  • Working capital
  • Equipment
  • Marketing
  • Hiring

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