GEN's Small Business Grants program administered millions of dollars in financial support to founders, particularly those from historically underrepresented communities, to overcome ongoing challenges and scale businesses. The total amount distributed since the program launched in 2021 now exceeds USD $29 million.
These funds have helped founders navigate the darkest days of the pandemic crisis, and the program continues to support entrepreneurs with grants to overcome challenges and scale businesses.
DoorDash Local Business Disaster Relief Fund
Selected small businesses will receive grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to invest in rent, utilities, maintenance, supplies, payroll, and other essential expenses that strengthen business operations and fuel recovery.
Deadline: April 6th, 2026
CLOSED GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
$150,000 in grants to 15 U.S. restaurants actively working to combat hunger in their local communities.
Deadline: October 17, 2025
FedEx Entrepreneur Fund and Boost Camp Program
Apply now to one of 150 spots in this 12-week digital growth accelerator, where you’ll get access to expert-led sessions, education, mentorship, a peer support network, and so much more. Plus, if you are accepted into the program, you’ll also have the opportunity to receive $10,000 in grant funding! *
*Acceptance into the Boost Camp does not guarantee funding.
Deadline: November 21st, 2025 6pm ET.
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October 2, 2024 - 125 Entrepreneurs Receive $20,000 Grants from GEN, BGE and Hello Alice
August 1, 2024 - Meet the Creative Business Boost Initiative Recipients
July 31, 2024 - Meet the Antares REACH Boost Camp Recipients
June 10, 2024 - GEN, Antares Capital and Hello Alice Open Applications for Founder Boost Camp
June 5, 2024 - GEN, Hello Alice and BGE Announce New Grant Round
May 30, 2024 - New Grant Opportunity for Creative Entrepreneurs
May 10, 2024 - GEN, Hello Alice and Venmo Announce Small Business Grant
November 15, 2023 - GEN, Door Dash and Hello Alice Announce $440,000 in Relief Grants for Restaurant Entrepreneurs
November 13, 2023 - FedEx Entrepreneur Fund Awards $300,000 to Small Businesses During Global Entrepreneurship Week
July 6th, 2023 - GEN Partners with DoorDash to Support Restaurant Entrepreneurs Impacted by Natural Disasters
June 12, 2023 - $2.5M in Small Business Grants Awarded to 125 Small Businesses
June 5 - 35 Entrepreneurs Receive Grants Through Small Business Growth Fund
May 16, 2023 - Announcing the 2023 Catalyst Fund Grant Recipients
April 3, 2023 - Apply for the Small Business Growth Fund from GEN, Hello Alice, Etsy and Progressive
February 20, 2023 - New Grant Opportunity from GEN, Hello Alice and Mastercard
February 13, 2023 - Baltimore-Area Entrepreneurs: Apply for a $20,000 Small Business Grant
January 18, 2023 - From Diplomacy to Entrepreneurship: How One Entrepreneur is Changing Her Field from the Outside-In
November 16, 2022 - Round 4 of Small Business Growth Fund Offers $25k Grants to Founders in USA
November 9, 2022 - GEN Joins FedEx and Hello Alice to Announce Recipients of FedEx Entrepreneur Fund, Awarding $300,000 to Entrepreneurs
October 19, 2022 - $1 Million in Grants Awarded to Underrepresented Founders
October 17, 2022 - 20 Women Tech Entrepreneurs Awarded $50,000 to Take Their Next Big Step
August 29, 2022 - GEN Partners with FedEx and Hello Alice to Launch Fund for Military Entrepreneurs and Those With Disabilities
July 18, 2022 - New Funding Round Offers $20,000 Grants to Maryland, USA Small Businesses
June 23, 2022 - Grants Up to $50,000 Available to Women Entrepreneurs Leading Tech-Enabled Companies
June 16, 2022 - $2,000,000 In Grants Awarded To 100 Small Businesses In Baltimore, USA Area
June 14, 2022 - Five Businesses Receive $5k Grants Through Local Business Support Fund
June 6, 2022 - GEN Partners with Antares Capital + Hello Alice to offer $20,000 Grants to Entrepreneurs in the USA
June 6, 2022 - 49 Women Entrepreneurs Receive $10K Grants from KKR, Hello Alice and GEN
May 23, 2022 - Grant Supports Rural UK Business Growth
March 8, 2022 - GEN Partners with KKR and Hello Alice to Launch $10,000 Grants For Female Founders
February 28, 2022 - Baltimore-Area Entrepreneurs Invited to Apply for $20K Small Business Grants
December 6, 2022 - Entrepreneur Spotlight on Zuzana Warner: Embracing the New Normal in Hospitality
October 5, 2021 - GEN Administers More Than $7M in Pandemic Relief to Startups