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Small Business Center

Boost Your Business: Allstate Offers Grants and Free 12-Week Training

July 9, 2025

In partnership with Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network, the Allstate Main Street Grants Program is providing $1.26 million to help small business owners strengthen and grow their businesses. Through the initiative, 250 entrepreneurs will be selected to participate in a free 12-week virtual Boost Camp focused on improving operations, planning for growth and increasing financial stability. From this group, 63 participants will receive $20,000 grants to invest in tools and strategies for long-term success. Eligible businesses must be for-profit, have generated at least $25,000 in annual revenue in 2024 and commit to completing the Boost Camp. Applications close July 25, 2025.

Learn more and apply for the Allstate Main Street Grants Program.

By Rebecca Meiser

Contributor, Commerce + Communities Today and Small Business Center

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