Intuit / Mailchimp Small Business Hero Grant
Intuit (QuickBooks & Mailchimp)
$20,000
Corporate $20K grant for established US SMBs
Intuit awards $20,000 grants to US small businesses through its Small Business Hero program, run jointly by QuickBooks and Mailchimp. The program runs in quarterly phases and targets established businesses with under 99 employees that have operated for at least one year. Phase 4 for 2026 opens May 15. No requirement to use Intuit products — any qualifying US small business can apply. Winners are selected for business impact, community involvement, and growth trajectory.
- Funding type
- Grant
- Level
- Private
- Amount range
- $20,000 – $20,000
- Realistic amount
- $20,000 (fixed award — no range variation)
- Deadline
- Phase 4 opens May 15, 2026 — deadline TBD
- Status
- between-intakes
- States
- Nationwide
- Payment model
- lump sum
Who qualifies
- US-based small business
- In operation for at least 1 year
- Fewer than 99 employees
- For-profit entity
- No requirement to use Intuit/Mailchimp products
What it covers
Eligible expenses
- Business operations and working capital
- Equipment and technology upgrades
- Marketing and customer acquisition
- Staffing and training
- Inventory and supplies
Ineligible expenses
- Personal expenses
- Debt repayment
- Real estate acquisition
How to apply
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1
Confirm Phase 4 opening
Watch mailchimp.com and quickbooks.intuit.com for Phase 4 launch on May 15, 2026. Sign up for email alerts to be notified when the application window opens.
~0.25 hrs
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2
Prepare your business story
Draft a narrative about your business, your community impact, and your growth trajectory. Judges look for authentic stories of perseverance and community contribution.
~2 hrs
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3
Complete online application
Fill out the web form with business details, employee count, years in operation, and your business story. Upload any requested supporting materials.
~1 hrs
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4
Submit and await review
Submit before the phase deadline. Intuit's selection committee reviews all applications and announces winners approximately 4–6 weeks after the phase closes.
~0.25 hrs
Judges favor businesses with a compelling community-impact story, not just revenue growth. Apply on Day 1 of the phase window — applications slow-drip reviewed throughout.
Deadline & timing
Program runs in quarterly phases. Phase 4 opens May 15, 2026. Check the Mailchimp/QuickBooks websites for the exact closing date. Past phases have typically had 4–6 week windows.
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Last reviewed 2026. GrantCompass is an independent funding-discovery tool and is not affiliated with any government agency. Always confirm details on the official program page.