The Backing Small Businesses grant program, supported by American Express, supports locally significant small businesses facing economic hardship. In May 2025, the Backing Small Businesses grant program will offer a special round of Disaster Recovery grants for eligible locally significant small businesses that have been impacted by recent natural disasters. From Wednesday, May 7 through Wednesday, May 21, 2025, businesses who have been impacted by FEMA-declared disasters on or after January 1, 2024, can apply for one of 100 available $10,000 grants to aid in their recovery efforts.

To learn more and apply: Backing Small Businesses supported by American Express | Main Street America