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We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Backing Small Businesses grant program, supported by American Express. This nationwide initiative has awarded 400 grants of $10,000 to locally significant small businesses across the country, helping them fuel growth and continue to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

The 400 grant recipients demonstrated both resilience and a strong local impact and vision for the future in their applications. 


THE GRANTEES ARE:

*** = Located in Main Street America Accredited Member Community
** = Located in Main Street America Affiliate Member Community
* = Located in Main Street America General Member Community


Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Iowa
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Maryland
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Mississippi
Montana
North Carolina
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Ohio
  • Ebony J Media Learning Center | Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Zola’s Cafe | Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Kitty Bubble Cafe | Columbus, Ohio
  • Bottoms Up Coffee | Columbus, Ohio
  • Nuzayba Quality Collections | Columbus, Ohio
  • Doki Doki Kawaii Shop | Lakewood, Ohio
  • NORTHWOOD CIDER CO | Norwood, Ohio
  • Seabolt and Co Modern Apothecary | Pomeroy, Ohio
  • 7th Street Deli | Spencerville, Ohio
  • Planetary Media | Westerville, Ohio
  • Friedas | Youngstown, Ohio
  • ESPN 94.7 | Youngstown, Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Virgin Islands
Vermont
Washington
Wisconsin
West Virginia
Wyoming

About the Program

This program marks the latest effort in American Express’ Backing Small Businesses” work to equip small businesses with the resources to grow and innovate today, prepare for tomorrow, and overcome everyday challenges big and small. Other Backing Small Businesses programs include Backing Historic Small Restaurants and Backing International Small Restaurants. 

Since launching, Backing Small Businesses has provided more than $14 million in grants to over 1,600 small business owners nationwide. 

Stay Connected! 

Receive information about future grant rounds, as well as other small business resources and opportunities, by joining Main Street America’s Small Business Hub or by subscribing to our Small Business Resources, Information, and Updates” list. 

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