Amazon Business Celebrates Third Annual Small Business Month with New Immersive Educational Hub and Over $250,000 in Grants - Seite 2

Small Business Grants Program

To further support the growth of small businesses, Amazon Business launched the 2024 Small Business Grants program, designed to spur innovation and support the growth of small businesses that are driving impact in their local communities. This year, Amazon Business is giving eligible small businesses in the U.S. the chance to win over $250,000 in grants, with one grand prize winner, 4 finalists, and 10 semi-finalists. Existing Amazon Business customers with an annual revenue of $1 million or less can apply for the grant. Grant recipients will receive one year of free Business Prime membership, Amazon Devices, and Amazon Basics products. Applications are due by May 24, 2024 and winners will be announced on July 22, 2024. For additional information and to apply, visit www.amazon.com/smallbusinessgrant.

GiftAMeal, based in St. Louis, Missouri, was the 2023 grand prize winner, receiving $25,000 to invest into its business. The business donates a meal to a family in need each time a guest takes a photo of their order from a partner restaurant. Each month, over 40,000 meals are provided through 70 local food banks in 35 states. GiftAMeal used the 2023 grant to fuel their nationwide expansion, empowering them to reach new communities and make a greater impact.

“We could not be more appreciative for this recognition,” said Andrew Glantz, founder and CEO of GiftAMeal. “The Amazon Business grant allowed us to continue to serve underrepresented communities and provide meals to people who need it the most.”

Amazon Business is dedicated to equipping its 6 million and growing business customers, ranging from sole proprietors to multinational enterprises, with smart business buying tools that can help reshape organizational processes, fortify procurement efforts, and ultimately, ensure procurement is better prepared for the unpredictable. Amazon Business is committed to the growth of small businesses and invests in education, grants, and tools to help them overcome challenges they face, and free up time and resources to focus on their mission and customers. To learn about the 2023 grant winners and how they used their awards, visit the 2023 recipients page.