Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
-All taxes must be in current and in good standing, with no outstanding tax liens or legal judgements, unless exempt.
-Business began its operation and has been legally operating, including being registered with the Secretary of State, if required.
-The business is currently active and operating.
-The owner is the majority owner of and manager of the qualified business.
-The business owner’s primary means of income was the qualified business.
-The business owner can demonstrate their eligibility as a qualified business owner by providing a government-issued photo identification and documentation that includes the owner’s name.

Introduction
U.S. Business Grants was created in 2019 to assist qualified businesses with applying for and receiving grants. Grants of up to $150,000 to each eligible business that is selected for an award. Read more about us.

Who should apply?
For profit businesses which meet the following criteria should apply:
-Self employed workers, independent contractors, sole proprietors, and corporations.
-In good standing
-Business was the primary source of revenue for the business owner
-The business owner is the majority -owner and manager of the qualified business
-Operating within the United States.

Non profits may apply based on the following:
-Operating within the United States
-Still in operation with nonprofit 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6) or 501(c)(19) status and currently registered with the Secretary of State
-Proof of revenue with a 990 filing and current registration

Ineligibility: Businesses which fall under one or more of the following are not eligible for a grant:
-Does not operate in the United States
-Is not located in the United States
-Is not the owner's primary source of income.

Required Documentation:
You will need to gather the following documents to submit with your application:
-Government issued Photo ID
-Recent Bank Statement
-Tax ID/EIN IRS Letter (for reference)
-Local Business permit or license
-Electronic Payment Form & voided check

*We will provide a secure link for you to upload these documents.