Emancipation Economic Development Council

April in Action: Revitalizing Our Community Together -

April in Action

Good news!
The deadline to apply for the Amex Shop Small Grants Program has been extended from Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT to Friday, January 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT.
The Amex Shop Small Grants Program, in partnership with American Express®, will fund more than 500 grants of $20,000 each, empowering small businesses to grow, innovate, and support their local communities. The program was initially launched with a $5 million contribution, and as a result of its giving pledge for eligible transactions made on Small Business Saturday®, American Express will now contribute an additional $5.1 million to the program – totaling over $10 million in grants.

Amex Shop Small Grants Program Providing grants to help small businesses grow, innovate, and support their local communities.