Shophand $5k Small Business Boost Grant
Shophand
$2,500 cash + $2,500 Shophand services
$2,500 cash + $2,500 Shophand services for U.S. small businesses under 50 employees and $5M revenue. Round 2 deadline: November 30, 2026. No fee.
The Shophand $5k Small Business Boost Grant is awarded twice a year to U.S. small business owners facing technology or operational challenges. Each winner receives $2,500 in no-strings-attached cash plus $2,500 in Shophand technical support and services. Eligible businesses must be for-profit, based in the United States, actively operating, have fewer than 50 employees, and generate under $5 million in annual revenue. There is no application fee.
- Funding type
- Grant
- Level
- Private
- Amount range
- $2,500 – $2,500
- Realistic amount
- $2,500 cash plus $2,500 in Shophand technical support and services
- Deadline
- Round 2: November 30, 2026
- Status
- active
- States
- Nationwide
Who qualifies
- For-profit business based in the United States
- Actively operating (not just an idea)
- Fewer than 50 employees
- Generate under $5 million in annual revenue
- Must follow Shophand on Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and Facebook
- Preference given to applicants who have used a 'Your Shophand' service during the current application cycle
Who is not eligible
- Nonprofits
- Businesses with 50 or more employees
- Businesses with $5 million or more in annual revenue
- Idea-stage businesses not yet operating
What it covers
Eligible expenses
- $2,500 cash is unrestricted; $2,500 services may include AI tools, automation, creative/media, marketing/tech support, operations overhaul, software setup, and human-powered Shophand support
Ineligible expenses
- See official program guidance
How to apply
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1
Confirm eligibility
Ensure your U.S. for-profit business is operating, has fewer than 50 employees, and under $5M revenue.
~0.25 hrs
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2
Follow Shophand on social media
Follow Shophand on Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
~0.25 hrs
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3
Complete the application
Submit business information, describe your biggest challenge, and explain how Shophand can help.
~0.5 hrs
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4
Submit by November 30, 2026
Submit by the Round 2 deadline; winners announced December 15, 2026.
~0.25 hrs
Preference is given to applicants who use a 'Your Shophand' service during the cycle, but it is optional. Focus your application on a concrete tech or operational challenge.
Deadline & timing
Two rounds per year: Round 1 (December 1 – May 31, winner announced June 15) and Round 2 (June 1 – November 30, winner announced December 15).
Deadline: November 30, 2026 — put it in your calendar before you close this tab.
Includes reminders one week and one day before. Verify on the official program page — funders move dates.
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Required documents
- Basic business information
- Description of business and biggest challenge
- Explanation of how Shophand can support you
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