While the pandemic has been a challenging time for small businesses, it's also illuminated an entirely new pathway to success through ecommerce. In the lead up to the holiday season, and with demand for ecommerce at an all-time high, eBay is announcing a new grants program to help sellers like you stay up and running online.
The Up & Running Grants program is focused on ensuring today’s small businesses are here tomorrow, by committing more than $500,000 in funding and education resources for existing business sellers to secure their future in 2021 and beyond. The grants program builds on eBay’s long-standing commitment to small businesses and expands the company’s Up & Running initiative by offering 50 business sellers a $10,000 grant package.
“Small businesses are the backbone of eBay, as well as the engine of jobs, progress, and prosperity for communities across the U.S. The launch of eBay’s Up & Running Grants program comes at a time when small businesses need investment and empowerment most,” said Jordan Sweetnam, GM and SVP eBay North America. “In such a challenging year, it was important for this program to provide a financial bridge and long-term support - so small businesses can keep their doors open today and lay the groundwork for future success.”
Up & Running Seller Grants Program
Through the Up & Running Grants program, 50 eBay small business sellers in the US will each receive a grant package composed of $8,000 cash and $2,000 worth of eBay credits. In addition, recipients will also enjoy premium access to Seller School and direct training and coaching from expert sellers and eBay Growth Advisors. The program will help ensure sellers have the funding, education, and resources to help grow their online business.
We are launching the program in partnership with Hello Alice, an organization dedicated to connecting diverse small business owners nationwide with resources, opportunities, and each other. All applicants will be invited to join their online community of entrepreneurs for peer-to-peer networking and learning opportunities and will be given access to their COVID-19 Business Center.
Apply for an Up & Running Grant
From Monday, November 23 through Friday, December 11, 2020, eBay business sellers based in the US are encouraged to apply for an Up & Running grant via an online application. Applicants will be asked to share details of their small business and how they plan to use the grant to accelerate their growth. eBay is looking to identify sellers who represent a diverse range of backgrounds, bring unique experiences and inventory to the marketplace, and are committed to their communities and the eBay ecosystem.
To apply or learn more, sellers can visit ebay.helloalice.com.
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