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Grant for small businesses using Venmo profiles, offering financial awards, professional mentorship, and growth support.
Venmo provides $20,000 non-repayable grants to U.S. micro-businesses with fewer than 10 employees and under $100,000 annual revenue, targeting the smallest enterprises often overlooked by traditional funding.
U.S. micro-businesses with under 10 employees and under $100,000 annual revenue. The program particularly supports underserved communities and diverse business owners.
$20,000 with no equity or repayment. Use for inventory, equipment, marketing, technology, or operations, plus potential visibility through Venmo and PayPal platforms.
Apply during announced cycles through the Venmo/PayPal small business portal with your business story, employee count, revenue, and planned use of funds. Follow their social media for announcements.
Neighborhood food businesses, artisan makers, service providers, independent retailers, and community businesses using grants for equipment, marketing, renovations, and product expansion.
The Venmo Small Business Grant is a financial assistance and mentorship program administered by Venmo, a service of PayPal Holdings, Inc., to support emerging micro-businesses. The initiative typically awards ten unrestricted grants of $20,000 each to selected entrepreneurs, providing non-dilutive capital for operational expenses such as rent, supplies, marketing, and digitization. Eligible applicants must be United States residents operating active entities with fewer than ten employees, generating under $50,000 in annual revenue, and maintaining a completed Venmo business profile. The program operates in partnership with recognizable organizations including Hello Alice, the Global Entrepreneurship Network, and Start Small Think Big to deliver expert guidance in legal, financial, and digital strategy. This resource is intended for early-stage small business owners, freelancers, and independent creators seeking direct funding and professional advisory services to scale their operations.
The Venmo Small Business Grant provides $20,000 to U.S. micro-businesses with fewer than 10 employees and less than $100,000 in annual revenue. Part of PayPal's broader commitment to supporting small businesses, this grant program targets the smallest enterprises that often fall through the cracks of traditional business funding programs. The grants are non-repayable and designed to help micro-businesses invest in growth at a critical early stage.
U.S. micro-businesses with fewer than 10 employees and less than $100,000 in annual revenue are eligible. Businesses should be legally registered and operating in the United States. The program particularly aims to support businesses in underserved communities and those owned by individuals from diverse backgrounds. Applicants should demonstrate how the grant would make a meaningful difference in their business's trajectory.
A $20,000 non-repayable grant with no equity or repayment requirements. The funds can be used for any legitimate business purpose including inventory, equipment, marketing, technology upgrades, or operational improvements. Winners may also receive visibility through Venmo and PayPal's platforms and media channels, helping them reach new customers and build their brand. The grant provides meaningful capital at a scale that can be transformative for very small businesses.
Applications are submitted during announced grant cycles through the Venmo or PayPal small business grant portal. The application typically asks about your business, number of employees, revenue, how you would use the grant, and your business's story. Selection considers business potential, intended use of funds, community impact, and the founder's commitment. Follow Venmo and PayPal's social media and small business resources for announcements about upcoming grant opportunities.
Venmo Small Business Grant recipients include neighborhood food businesses, artisan makers, personal service providers, independent retailers, and community-focused small businesses across the United States. Winners have used the grants to purchase equipment, launch marketing campaigns, renovate business spaces, and expand their product offerings. The program has highlighted the resilience and creativity of America's smallest businesses.