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Citizens Community Champion Award

Citizens Bank
About the Grant

Citizens Financial Group Inc. has opened submissions for its ninth annual Small Business Community Champion Award, giving small businesses the opportunity to win $10,000 each.

Winners also receive a year of professional development and networking through the Luminary program, which provides business owners with coaching, peer connections and access to resources designed to help grow and strengthen their companies.

The contest is open exclusively to Citizens Business Banking customers and applications are due by 5 p.m. on Feb. 10.

State and Industry
Ownership Categories
Grant Amount:

Up to $10,000

Application Deadline:

February 10, 2026

Notes

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