American Express and other small business grants you can apply for right now

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal.

American Express has launched a new round of its Backing Small Business grant program — and intends to hand out $2.3 million to small businesses.

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The grant program, in partnership with Main Street America, means small business owners can apply for $5,000 grants to cover costs such as marketing expenses, capital implements and physical and technological upgrades. The program will choose 350 small businesses, with the grants being announced June 2023.

“We are proud to work alongside Main Street America to support small business owners as they navigate current economic challenges.” said Alice Lin Fabiano, Vice President, Community Impact at American Express. “Small business owners are at the heart of local communities, and since the launch of our grant program in 2021, it has been inspiring to see the positive impact they have made in communities across the country.”

Click here to read the full story on the Orlando Business Journal’s website.

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