How could $20k help your business?
Tell us your story, and you could get $20k to fund your future. No dream too big, no business too small.
Apply for the Venmo Small Business Grant by May 31, 2024 for your chance to land direct funding.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Apply by 5/31/24 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Must be (a) 18+; (b) have a U.S. Venmo Account and valid business profile on Venmo in good standing; and (c) own a small business that is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of 1 of the 50 U.S. or DC that: (i) is active and has sold at least $500 worth of goods or services within the 3 months prior to this program; and (ii) employs 10 employees or less with less than $50k in annual sales. Applications judged on: How inspirational, innovative or particularly original is your business’ story? (30%); How well does your application demonstrate passion for your small business and concrete plans for where you plan to take it next? (30%); How well does your application demonstrate that using a Venmo business profile has and will continue to benefit your business? (20%); and How, if applicable, has being a member of a historically underrepresented community (Black, Women, Latinx, etc.) shaped your entrepreneurial experience? (20%). Program is subject to its full Terms . Sponsor: PayPal, Inc., 2211 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95131.
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Your dreams have a place here
We started the Venmo Small Business Grant to help small business owners make big things happen—especially those who may face additional barriers to economic growth.
To help level the playing field, we’re giving 10 businesses the money and mentorship they need to reach the next level of success. Special consideration will be given to business owners from historically underrepresented communities.
The Venmo Small Business Grant is open to businesses with less than $50k in annual revenue and 10 or fewer employees.
To apply, you’ll need a Venmo business profile, complete with a business description, profile photo, and background photo.
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What would $20k mean for your business?
Tell us about yourself, your business, and your plans for the future.
To be eligible for direct funding, you must have a complete Venmo business profile. That means your profile must include a business description, a profile photo, and a background photo.
Once your business profile is complete, submit the form below by May 31, 2024.
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Receiving the Venmo Small Business Grant helped us build out a retail area that will provide space for our members and other artists in our community to sell their work.
Siera Matsuo and Luanne Wilson, owners of Reclaim Clay Collective
2023 recipients
Receiving the Venmo Small Business Grant boosted my confidence as an entrepreneur. I've been able to use the funding grant to set the stones to help my business grow.
Brittney Dias, owner of Looking Lens
2023 recipient
The Venmo Small Business Grant allowed me to put down deposits on a physical location and get materials to build it out.
Mohit Makar, owner of Pirate Duck Designs
2023 recipient
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