The National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE) is committed to elevating and celebrating AAPI-owned small businesses. National ACE is proud to partner with UPS to invest in keeping AAPI-Owned small businesses moving forward. COVID-19 has impacted small businesses across the U.S., particularly the minority small business community.
Eligibility Requirements
- The business must be Asian American/Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian (AAPI) majority-owned (51% or more AAPI-owned).
- The business must be based in the United States.
- The business must currently be in operation.
- The business operates in a maximum of three locations.
- The business is not part of a chain or franchise.
- Business owner(s) must be willing to be interviewed for earned-media opportunities related to this grant.
- This grant opportunity is only open to for-profit businesses.
Timeline
Application Period: March 21 – April 3, 2022
Application Review: April 4 – 15, 2022
Notification of Results: Week of April 18, 2022
*Dates are subject to change.
