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$20,000 Shop Small Grant (Deadline Extended)

$20,000 Shop Small Grant (Deadline Extended)

This $20,000 grant is designed for brick-and-mortar businesses ready to grow and give back. Applications are open now, and the deadline was just extended.

Khila James
Khila James
January 21, 2026 – 3 min read

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