CO - 100 Grant
US Chamber of Commerce
About the Grant
This annual grant from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is open to all small-business owners. To be eligible, your business must have been in operation for at least one year, you must have fewer than 250 employees and your gross revenue for the previous two fiscal years must have been below $20 million. One grand-prize winner will receive a $25,000 grant, and 10 additional businesses will receive $2,000 grants.
Notes
The 2025 application has passed but this is an annual program. Check back periodically for updates about 2026 application windows
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