Pilot Small Business Growth Fund 2026: deadline, amount and how to apply

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US businesses with 2025 revenue between $5,000 and $5 million. The applicant must be the business owner, age 18 or older (19 where required). Applications were submitted through Hello Alice, and selected finalists were asked for a short video.

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Pilot's 2026 fund awarded one $50,000 grant, two $25,000 grants and fifteen $10,000 grants. Cash is deposited into recipients' business accounts and can support equipment, inventory, hiring, marketing, expansion and other growth needs.

Grant details

Total available
$250K
Expected awards
18
Type
Grant

Checked against the funder’s site Oct 25, 2:31 PM CT

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