The Small Business Relief Fund

Grantor: GoFundMe.org
Amount: $500


The Small Business Relief Fund will provide one-time matching grants to qualifying small businesses to help alleviate the financial burdens during these pressing times. Donations to the relief fund will be paid out as grants to businesses that qualify, and which businesses have created a fundraiser through the Small Business Relief Initiative or had an existing GoFundMe. For small business fundraisers started prior to March 24, or outside of the Small Business Relief Initiative partnerships, the organizer can update their fundraiser description with the hashtag #SmallBusinessRelief to be considered for a grant from this fund.

To qualify for a matching grant from the Small Business Relief Fund, the GoFundMe fundraiser must raise at least $500 and verify that your small business has been negatively impacted by a government mandate due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Your small business must be independently owned and operated, and must not be nationally dominant in your field of operation. Each recipient of the matching grant must intend on using the funds to help care for your employees or pay ongoing business expenses.

Deadline: None. Ongoing.

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Source: GoFundMe

Government Grants

The federal government offers thousands of grants with opportunities for companies from all backgrounds. At the federal level, SBA.gov provides limited small business grants. State, county and city funded grants provide additional opportunities for small businesses. Find a grant based on your area.

Industry-Specific

Some small business grant programs are confined to a specific entrepreneur demographic or business profile and they often have an application process that is easier to navigate. View grants in your industry.

General & Foundation Grants

There are many nonprofit and corporate entities offering grants to small businesses. including National Association of Self-Employed, Halstead Grant, Foundation for a Just Society, and many more. Complete your business profile to see available grants based on your business.

Minority/Women Owned

Includes multiple grants, funding sources and low-cost loans that are intended to help minority-owned and women-owned businesses grow and be better represented in the ranks of American business owners such as Amber Foundation, MBDA, Operation Hope and others. Find out more

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