OpenPrivate programOpen to for-profit businesses

Venmo Small Business Grant

Venmo (PayPal) with Hello AliceNo deadline listed$20,000

Does this fit your business?

Best for
Micro businesses already using a Venmo business profile, Businesses with fewer than ten employees needing working capital, equipment, or expansion funds
Not for
Nonprofits and organizations without a registered business entity, Businesses without an active Venmo business profile
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (small business)
88
Strong Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (business)
82
Strong Match
Energy & Clean TechMatches your industry (wind)
81
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring

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.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Working capital, Equipment, Expansion
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies
Award range
$20,000

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
Every award is $20,000. The program has granted that fixed amount to ten businesses per cycle.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts only say you must be a legally registered U.S. business entity. They do not specify whether sole proprietors or single-member LLCs qualify, so check the program page or ask the funder directly.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. Only small businesses and for-profit entities may apply, and the program does not accept nonprofit applicants.

Summary

$20,000 grants for micro businesses with a Venmo business profile, under $50,000 in sales and fewer than ten employees. Window announced per cycle.

About this grant

Venmo has awarded $20,000 grants to ten very small businesses that use a Venmo business profile, run with Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network. The most recent published cycle concluded and no new window was announced when this entry was checked.

Who can apply

Active U.S. Venmo business profile in good standing

Fewer than ten employees

Under $50,000 in annual sales, with at least $500 of sales in the previous three months

Legally registered U.S. business entity

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Economic development
  • Entrepreneurship

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