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Resources for Businesses
AMEX Shop Small Grants Program - Apply by January 16, 2026
The Amex Shop Small Grants Program, in partnership with American Express®, will fund more than 500 grants of $20,000 each, empowering small businesses to grow, innovate, and support their local communities. The program was initially launched with a $5 million contribution, and as a result of its giving pledge for eligible transactions made on Small Business Saturday®, American Express will now contribute an additional $5.1 million to the program – totaling over $10 million in grants.
The Amex Shop Small Grants Program reflects the shared commitment of American Express and Main Street America to champion small businesses that strengthen communities and help local economies thrive.
Applications are open and ends on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:59 CT.
About Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities across the country and is part of the larger Shop Small Movement. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in the U.S. Since its launch in 2010, U.S. consumers have reported spending an estimated $223 billion at small businesses on Small Business Saturday.1
Applications are open and ends on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:59 CT.
Recipients will have a 6‑month period in which to complete their projects, so applicants are encouraged to prepare a “ready-to-execute” project plan and a detailed, itemized budget. During that period, Main Street America will provide opportunities for grant recipients to connect and network with each other, complete self-guided e‑learning courses, and share the story of their business and their Amex Shop Small Grants Program project journey with a variety of audiences.
To apply, please click here. For more information on the AMEX Shop Small Grants Program, please click here.
- Business must be a for-profit, independently owned business
- Operate out of a physical brick and mortar location
- Located in one of the 50 U.S. states or Washington D.C.
- Currently employ 20 or less FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) employees
U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Recovery
Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to California businesses and residents affected by the Bridge Fire that began September 8, 2024. SBA representatives are available at the following Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to answer questions about SBA's disaster loan program and the application process.
LOS ANGELES & SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES
Disaster Loan Outreach Center, Mt. Baldy Village Church
6757 Bear Canyon Rd., Mt. Baldy, CA 91759
LOS ANGELES & SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES
Disaster Loan Outreach Center, Wrightwood Library – Community Room
6011 Pine St., Wrightwood, CA 92397
Please see the link here to SBA's Business Preparedness Guide that may benefit your business in avoiding damages in a future disaster.
California Business Investment Guide
This guide is intended to help businesses and for-profit entities identify relevant new and existing state funding resources for recovery and success.
The guide includes:
- An index of available and forecasted business incentives
- A Finding Funding Toolkit for identifying State funding resources
- Links to Go-Biz Services
- A listing of all GO-Biz agency email subscriptions