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Shophand $5K Small Business Boost Grant

This grant is provided by Shophand

  • Grant Amount

    $5K
  • Open date

  • Grant Frequency

    3x's a Year

About This Grant

The Shophand $5k Small Business Boost Grant is designed to help non‑techie small business owners solve their biggest tech or operational challenge, pairing cash with hands‑on Shophand support.

Each Boost winner receives:

  • $2,500 in no-strings-attached cash
  • $2,500 in Shophand technical support + services, including:
    • AI Tools & Automation
    • Creative & Media Support
    • Marketing & Tech support
    • Operations Overhaul
    • Software Setup
    • Your own personal Shophand (human-powered support)​
    • ….and more, depending on your biggest challenge

All designed for non-techie small business owners.

How You Can Use the Funds

  • To overcome a tech or operational challenge—e.g., improving systems, using AI/software without stress, fixing operations, organizing marketing/sales tools, saving time.

Documents Required

  • Applying takes 10–15 minutes.
  • Your basic business information
  • A description of your business
  • Your biggest small business challenge
  • Your thoughts on how Shophand can best support you

Eligibility Requirements

  • Have fewer than 50 employees
  • Generate under $5 million in annual revenue
  • Be a for-profit business
  • Be actively operating (not just an idea)
  • Be based in the United States
  • Follow Shophand on Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
  • OPTIONAL (but preferred): Have used a “Your Shophand” service during the current application cycle

More Details. Apply Here.

Microenterprise Collaborative is non-affiliated with this grant.

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