Everything you need to know about the Amber Grant application process
Grants are awarded every month. Three $10,000 grants are distributed monthly, and at year-end, an additional $25,000 grant is awarded to one of the twelve monthly winners. Winners are contacted directly via email after the review process concludes.
Yes! If you haven't won yet, you are welcome to reapply in future rounds. Each application is reviewed independently, and reapplying may increase your chances as your business grows.
Once your application is submitted successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the address you provided. This email includes details about the process and next steps.
If you don't see the email within a few minutes, please check your spam or promotions folder.
Applications close on the last day of each month at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. We recommend submitting early to avoid technical delays.
Each month we award three $10,000 grants. At the end of the year, one of the 12 monthly winners also receives a $25,000 year-end grant.
Yes. Non-profit organizations are eligible if they are revenue-generating and meet the following requirements:
Must hold valid 501(c)(3) status
At least 50% of leadership (including the Board President or CEO) must be actively engaged in management
Absolutely! Our $10,000 Start-Up Grant was created specifically for entrepreneurs at the idea stage. We accept applications from pre-revenue businesses as well as those with less than $10,000 in annual revenue.
The $25 gift card serves as a one-time, non-refundable application handling fee. This helps cover essential administrative costs while keeping the Amber Grant accessible for all small businesses and startups.
Unlike traditional grant platforms, we do not charge monthly subscriptions or membership fees. This one-time contribution ensures fairness and transparency for every applicant.
All applications are personally reviewed by our Grant Review Committee. They evaluate business purpose, feasibility, innovation, and how funding will be used. Decisions are made holistically, and all applicants will be considered equally regardless of business size.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to notify non-selected applicants individually. However, winners are always announced publicly and contacted directly. We encourage all applicants to reapply in the following month.