This is a $10,000 grant (with some $30,000 enhancement grants) from American Express and Main Street America for independently owned, brick-and-mortar small businesses with fewer than 20 employees located in historic downtown or main street commercial districts. If you are a nonprofit, a home-based or online-only business, or have 20 or more employees, do not bother applying. The 2026 round had not been announced as of the last check, so watch the program website for dates.
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (small business) | 90 |
| Finance & BankingMatches your industry (business) | 86 |
| Energy & Clean TechMatches your industry (wind) | 74 |
| Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming | 54 |
| Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure | 54 |
| Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage | 54 |
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech | 54 |
| Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate | 54 |
| ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing | 54 |
| Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software | 54 |
| Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics | 54 |
| Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
| Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
| Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
| Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.
$10,000 grants (some $30,000) for independently owned brick-and-mortar businesses with under 20 employees in historic downtown and main street districts. Round dates announced annually.
American Express funds $10,000 grants (with $30,000 enhancement grants for a subset of recipients) for independently owned brick-and-mortar businesses in historic main street, downtown and commercial districts. The 2026 round had not been announced when this entry was checked.
Independently owned business with fewer than 20 employees
Physical storefront in an older or historic main street, downtown or commercial district
Business located in the United States
Project must promote growth, resilience or local impact
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