{"id":965401,"date":"2026-05-20T12:03:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T16:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/american-express-and-main-street-america-award-more-than-10-million-in-grants-to-over-500-small-businesses\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T12:03:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T16:03:04","slug":"american-express-and-main-street-america-award-more-than-10-million-in-grants-to-over-500-small-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/american-express-and-main-street-america-award-more-than-10-million-in-grants-to-over-500-small-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"American Express and Main Street America Award More Than $10 Million in Grants to Over 500 Small Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p><b>American Express and Main Street America Award More Than $10 Million in Grants to Over 500 Small Businesses<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Expanded Investment Helps Small Businesses Nationwide to Grow, Innovate, and Support Their Local Communities<\/i><\/p>\n<p>NEW YORK&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nAmerican Express and Main Street America today announced the recipients of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmainstreet.org%2Fabout%2Fpartner-collaborations%2Famex-shop-small-grant-program&amp;esheet=54539068&amp;newsitemid=20260520212753&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Amex+Shop+Small%26%23174%3B+Grants+Program&amp;index=1&amp;md5=a0edf107933090b99c026b44fa5b59eb\">Amex Shop Small\u00ae Grants Program<\/a>, awarding over $10 million in funding to over 500 small businesses across the country. Each recipient has received a $20,000 grant to help them grow, innovate, and support their local communities.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe program was initially launched with a $5 million contribution to support 250 small businesses in honor of America\u2019s 250<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary. Through a Small Business Saturday giving pledge, an additional $1 was given to the grant program for eligible transactions made on Small Business Saturday, and American Express contributed an additional $5.1 million\u2014expanding the program\u2019s reach and impact to small businesses and the communities they serve.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cSmall businesses play a vital role in our communities,\u201d said Jennifer Skyler, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, American Express. \u201cThe Shop Small Grants Program builds on our longstanding commitment to small businesses, which began with Small Business Saturday, by putting meaningful investment behind the people and places that drive local impact.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cAt Main Street America, we believe that supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses builds community wealth and a culture of innovation\u2014yet, far too often, this vision isn\u2019t realized due to a variety of factors, including lack of access to resources and funding,\u201d said Erin Barnes, President and CEO, Main Street America. \u201cThis is why we are so proud to partner with American Express on a program that provides meaningful support to small business owners working to strengthen their livelihoods and their communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nSince founding Small Business Saturday in 2010, American Express has championed small businesses that fuel America\u2019s local economies. The Shop Small Grants Program builds on that legacy, celebrating small business owners whose ambition and resilience drive impact in communities across the country.<\/p>\n<p><b>Grant Recipients Driving Local Impact<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nThe 2026 grant recipients reflect the vitality of U.S. small businesses, representing a range of industries including retail, food service, healthcare, and professional services. Grant funding will help enable recipients to grow and innovate by expanding operations, investing in critical upgrades, and introducing new offerings.<\/p>\n<p>\nSome of this year\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmainstreet.org%2Fthe-latest%2Fnews%2Fmore-than-500-small-business-owners-awarded-20-000-amex-shop-small-grants&amp;esheet=54539068&amp;newsitemid=20260520212753&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=inspiring+grant+recipients&amp;index=2&amp;md5=9cdaf12a54f4e0478829f4621709a584\">inspiring grant recipients<\/a> include:<\/p>\n<p><b>Bill\u2019s Hamburgers, Amory, MS:<\/b> A nearly century-old landmark restaurant investing in its future by expanding gathering space and completing thoughtful updates, welcoming new generations to experience a place rooted in resilience, tradition, and hometown pride.<\/p>\n<p><b>Don\u2019t Toss the Bouquet, Patchogue, NY:<\/b> A flower rescue business expanding its program to transform arrangements from weddings and funerals into meaningful acts of care\u2014aimed at delivering moments of connection, comfort, and joy across the community.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Wig Dr. Wig Boutique &amp; Mastectomy Center, Atlanta, GA: <\/b>A specialized provider of wigs and post-mastectomy care designed to increase access through a Mobile Confidence Care Unit, delivering fittings, products, and confidence-restoring support directly to clients.<\/p>\n<p><b>Voy 61 Drive-In Theatre, Delmar, IA: <\/b>A 75-year, family-owned drive-in theater sustaining its legacy by upgrading its exterior marquee to enhance visibility and welcome new generations to gather, connect, and share in a timeless local tradition.<\/p>\n<p><b>Maui Sports Cards, Kahului, HI: <\/b>A collectibles shop offering sports and gaming cards expanding into a larger space, creating a welcoming hub where people can connect, share their passion, and support one another through community and resilience.<\/p>\n<p>\nAmerican Express and Main Street America will continue to spotlight and celebrate grant recipients throughout the year, sharing their stories and the impact they are making across local communities. To follow along, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fshopsmall%2F&amp;esheet=54539068&amp;newsitemid=20260520212753&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=%40ShopSmall&amp;index=3&amp;md5=26e445fedeca82201fcd4b0932276183\">@ShopSmall<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fnatlmainstreet%2F&amp;esheet=54539068&amp;newsitemid=20260520212753&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=%40natlmainstreet&amp;index=4&amp;md5=98fc5258a53b810f3dfb17638ef3dad2\">@natlmainstreet<\/a> on Instagram and Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>\nTo learn more about the Amex Shop Small Grants Program and the inspiring stories of its grant recipients, visit the <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmainstreet.org%2Fabout%2Fpartner-collaborations%2Famex-shop-small-grant-program&amp;esheet=54539068&amp;newsitemid=20260520212753&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=program+page&amp;index=5&amp;md5=83c7884156804167454080c7ff60cec2\">program page<\/a>. For more information about Small Business Saturday, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.americanexpress.com%2Fen-us%2Fbenefits%2Fshop-small%2F&amp;esheet=54539068&amp;newsitemid=20260520212753&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=ShopSmall.com&amp;index=6&amp;md5=481b0a9c80b9316c1a3a41d6d05a7a25\">ShopSmall.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nAmerican Express (NYSE: AXP) is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand powered by technology. Our colleagues around the world back our customers with differentiated products, services, and experiences that enrich lives and build business success.<\/p>\n<p>\nFounded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express\u2019 brand is built on trust, security, service, and a rich history of delivering innovation and Membership value for our customers. We seek to provide the world\u2019s best customer experience every day to a broad range of consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations, and we build and manage relationships with millions of merchants across our global network.<\/p>\n<p>\nFor more information about American Express, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.americanexpress.com%2F&amp;esheet=54539068&amp;newsitemid=20260520212753&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=americanexpress.com&amp;index=7&amp;md5=a5d62f8c4c996e6b33de33c2a3bb10c9\">americanexpress.com<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.americanexpress.com%2Fen-us%2Fnewsroom%2F&amp;esheet=54539068&amp;newsitemid=20260520212753&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=americanexpress.com%2Fen-us%2Fnewsroom%2F&amp;index=8&amp;md5=61935658722e0151bad6ffa0e5161c67\">americanexpress.com\/en-us\/newsroom\/<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fir.americanexpress.com%2Finvestor-relations%2Fdefault.aspx&amp;esheet=54539068&amp;newsitemid=20260520212753&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=ir.americanexpress.com&amp;index=9&amp;md5=420cab82853a2fae6acac1b3fc2c22f1\">ir.americanexpress.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>ABOUT MAIN STREET AMERICA<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nMain Street America leads a collaborative movement with partners and grassroots leaders that advances shared prosperity, creates resilient economies, and improves quality of life through place-based economic development and community preservation in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts across the country.<\/p>\n<p>\nFor more than 40 years, Main Street America has helped to build economic power in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts through our signature Main Street Approach\u2122 framework. Founded as the National Main Street Center\u00ae in 1980, Main Street America has helped to generate over $115.27 billion in local reinvestment, rehab 345,801 buildings, create 815,894 new jobs, and start 181,647 new businesses in over 2,000 communities.<\/p>\n<p>\nFor more information about Main Street America, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmainstreet.org%2F&amp;esheet=54539068&amp;newsitemid=20260520212753&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=mainstreet.org&amp;index=10&amp;md5=f4c9e8420d434d1e8435d487c2bbb542\">mainstreet.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260520212753r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260520212753\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260520212753\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\nPrin Pearson<br \/>\n<br \/>American Express<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:Prin.Pearson@aexp.com\">Prin.Pearson@aexp.com<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Liz Shenk<br \/>\n<br \/>Main Street America<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:lshenk@mainstreet.org\">lshenk@mainstreet.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> United States North America New York<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Banking Socially Responsible Investing Entrepreneur Professional Services Philanthropy Small Business Other Philanthropy Fund Raising Foundation Consumer Finance<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260520212753\/en\/662844\/3\/AXP_BlueBoxLogo_LARGE.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>American Express and Main Street America Award More Than $10 Million in Grants to Over 500 Small Businesses Expanded Investment Helps Small Businesses Nationwide to Grow, Innovate, and Support Their Local Communities NEW YORK&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; American Express and Main Street America today announced the recipients of the Amex Shop Small\u00ae Grants Program, awarding over $10 million in funding to over 500 small businesses across the country. Each recipient has received a $20,000 grant to help them grow, innovate, and support their local communities. The program was initially launched with a $5 million contribution to support 250 small businesses in honor of America\u2019s 250th anniversary. 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