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Amex Shop Small Grants Program
- Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce
- Jan 14
- 2 min read
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Amex Shop Small Grants Program, in partnership with American Express®, will fund more than 500 grants of $20,000 each, empowering small businesses to grow, innovate, and support their local communities. The program was initially launched with a $5 million contribution, and as a result of its giving pledge for eligible transactions made on Small Business Saturday®, American Express will now contribute an additional $5.1 million to the program – totaling over $10 million in grants.
The Amex Shop Small Grants Program reflects the shared commitment of American Express and Main Street America to champion small businesses that strengthen communities and help local economies thrive.
Recipients will have a 6‑month period in which to complete their projects, so applicants are encouraged to prepare a “ready-to-execute” project plan and a detailed, itemized budget. During that period, Main Street America will provide opportunities for grant recipients to connect and network with each other, complete self-guided e‑learning courses, and share the story of their business and their Amex Shop Small Grants Program project journey with a variety of audiences.
Applications will be open from Small Business Saturday, November 29, 2025, to Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:59 CT.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The application submission deadline has been extended from Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT to Friday, January 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT.
About Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities across the country and is part of the larger Shop Small Movement. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in the U.S. Since its launch in 2010, U.S. consumers have reported spending an estimated $223 billion at small businesses on Small Business Saturday.1
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