Amazon Business 2024 Small Business Grants

Apply for a chance to receive up to $25,000 for your small business.

Amazon Business Continues Small Business Grant Program in 2024

Are you an Amazon Business customer with annual revenue of $1 million or less? Then you’re in luck. The Amazon Business Small Business Grants are back and you could be one of the 15 grant recipients. Get ready for a chance to win a share of over $250,000 in monetary grants and other amazing prizes, including a Business Prime membership. The Amazon Business Small Business Grants are awarded to one grand prize recipient, four finalists, and ten semi-finalists.

 

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity. Apply now.

 

How to Participate in the Amazon Business Small Business Grants

How to Apply

To apply for the Amazon Business Small Business Grants, you will need to verify and respond to the below questions on the application. Then, submit your application by May 24th, 2024 for a chance to be considered.

  1. To take advantage of the Amazon Business Small Business Grants, you will need to have an Amazon Business account. If you don’t have an Amazon Business account, easily set up your free account today.
  2. Make sure your business meets the criteria of less than $1MM in annual revenue.
  3. The evaluation phase is based on the applicant’s responses to the below questions:
    • Why did you start your business?
    • What is your business’ mission or vision?
    • How does your business innovate or add value for your customers?
    • How would winning the grant help you expand your business?
    • What is a large problem your company faced and how did you persevere?
    • How does your business give back to the community?
       

That’s it. Once your applicant has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation notice that your application has been received. View the full terms and conditions and apply now. Once your application has been submitted, you will be contacted by Amazon Business if selected as a semifinalist.

 

Vetting Process And How to Vote

We’re thrilled to team up with Entrepreneur.com for the third year in a row to help handpick 15 standout shortlisted candidates and identify our semi-finalists. Even more, as an Amazon Business customer, you can have a say in voting from June 17 to June 28, 2024. Cast your vote for the small business that steals your heart, vying for the $25,000 grand prize and other prizes.

 

Mark your calendars for July 22, 2024, when we'll proudly announce the recipients, including the triumphant grand prize winner.


“GiftAMeal will use the grant to expand nationally, into every state in the country. Whether it’s market research, reaching out to restaurants, attending conferences, and investing in marketing campaigns—these funds are going to go a really long way and meet our mission of fighting hunger in every community across the country.”

— Andrew Glantz, Founder & CEO, GiftAMeal, 2023 Grant Recipient

Key Small Business Grant Deadlines

May 24, 2024: Grant application due

June 17-June 28, 2024: Semi-finalist announced and Amazon Business customers can begin voting for their favorite small businesses

July 22, 2024: Grant Recipients will be announced

 

Amazon Business Small Business Grant Prizes

1 grand prize recipient will receive:

  • $25,000 Monetary Grant
  • 1 year of Business Prime Small or Essentials value membership depending on account user count
  • Amazon Devices including eero wifi router, Ring alarm security kit, Kindle Scribe with premium pen and Echo Show 8
  • Amazon Basics office supplies
  • Free one hour consultation with Amazon Business team

4 finalist recipients will receive:

  • $20,000 Monetary Grant
  • 1 year of Business Prime Small or Essentials value membership depending on account user count
  • Amazon Devices including eero wifi router, Ring alarm security kit, Kindle Scribe with premium pen and Echo Show 8
  • Amazon Basics office supplies
  • Free one hour consultation with Amazon Business team

10 semi-finalist recipients will receive:

  • $15,000 Monetary Grant
  • 1 year of Business Prime Small or Essentials value membership depending on account user count
  • Amazon Devices including eero wifi router, Ring alarm security kit, Kindle Scribe with premium pen and Echo Show 8
  • Amazon Basics office supplies

Amazon Business Small Business Grants 2023

Amazon Business continued the Small Business Grants program in 2023 and awarded over $250,000 in grants to help 15 small businesses thrive. Learn more about the 2023 Amazon Business Small Business Grant Winners and watch their stories.

 


“This grant will help me follow my mission by helping us expand to a larger property where we can a have more acreage for larger animals in need. I want to thank Amazon Business Small Business Grants for this award, it’s helped my business immensely and has set me up for the future."

— Rebecca Cohen, Owner & educational Director of Sunny Brook Menagerie, 2023 Grant Recipient

FAQs

  • Amazon Business is awarding over $250,000 in monetary grants and prizes to support the growth of 15 small businesses. Existing Amazon Business small business customers based in the US with annual revenues of $1 million or less can apply for a grant from May 1–May 24, 2024. 

  • To apply for Small Business Grants, you must have an Amazon Business account and be signed into your Amazon Business account. 

    If you do not have an Amazon Business account, then create a free Amazon Business account. Please note, if you are a new Amazon Business customer, it could take up to 48 hours for the “Apply now” button to appear.

  • Applications are due May 24, 2024.

    • Existing Amazon Business customers
    • Business must be self owned by a US resident with head quarter location in US and must be 18 years or older
    • Have an annual revenue of less than or equal to $1,000,000
    • One entry per Amazon Business account. In case of multiple entries, only the first entry will be accepted.
    • Completed application in full and have reviewed the terms and conditions. Terms and conditions could be found below the prizes.
  • Amazon Business teamed up with Entrepreneur.com who will select 15 semi-finalists. The 15 semi-finalists will be featured on Amazon Business for business customers to vote for their favorite small business to receive the grant.

  • All existing Amazon Business customers can vote and voting will take place between June 17 – June 28, 2024. Only 1 vote per Amazon Business account will be counted.

    •  1 Grand Prize Recipient
    • 4 Finalists
    •  10 Semi-finalists
  • Recipients will be announced July 22, 2024

  • Amazon Business will send the admin of your account an email to notify you.

  • Yes, Amazon Business will contact for any additional marketing opportunities.

Get started with a free Amazon Business account or apply for the Small Business Grant today. 

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