Wells Fargo Growth Grant

WELLS FARGO NEIGHBORHOOD GROWTH GRANTS
$25,000

NON-REPAYABLE GRANTS FOR QUEENS SMALL BUSINESS

This program delivers a direct capital injection to help established local businesses grow and thrive.

Sponsored by Wells Fargo · Administered by the Queens Chamber of Commerce

ABOUT THIS GRANT
Wells Fargo has partnered with the Queens Chamber of Commerce to deliver $25,000 non-repayable cash grants directly to established, brick-and-mortar small businesses in Queens. It is capital designed to help you execute your next big project — supporting business growth, resilience, and long-term economic vitality.

EMPOWERING YOUR BUSINESS TO SCALE
This funding is flexible — invest it where your storefront needs it most. Selected grantees can use the capital to:

Upgrade infrastructure: Commercial kitchen equipment, specialized machinery, or advanced point-of-sale software.
Transform your space: Renovate your storefront, expand your footprint, or optimize your layout for higher volume.
Strengthen operations: Local marketing campaigns, bulk inventory, or hiring and training neighborhood staff.

DO YOU QUALIFY?
To be eligible, selected grantees must:

Demonstrate at least two years of continuous operating experience and revenue generation, verified through tax filings
Maintain a physical storefront located in one of the following zip codes: 11102, 11103, 11105.
Be organized as a for-profit business, with all required licenses/permits to operate
Report annual revenue between $75,000 and $2,500,000 in most recent tax year
Be in good standing with New York State Department of State
Maintain a valid business bank account
Hold a valid state ID

HOW IT WORKS

1. APPLY
Submit the short application — free to apply.

2. ELIGIBILITY REVIEW
The Chamber confirms eligibility and conducts site visits.

3. RANDOM SELECTION
Sixteen recipients are selected at random.

4. NOFICATION
Grantees hear from the Chamber in September 2026.

This is not a merit-based application. To ensure fairness, grants are awarded to eligible businesses at random. All eligible applicants are welcome to apply. Program selections may include a designated number of awards for existing Wells Fargo clients — but you do not need to be a Wells Fargo customer to apply or to receive a grant.
Businesses awarded a grant can expect to hear from the Queens Chamber of Commerce in October 2026.

READY TO APPLY?
If your business meets the criteria above, submit your application before the deadline.
The application is short, and it is free to apply.

Start Your Application

Applications close Saturday, September 5th at 5:00 PM EST

Eligibility & selection. Businesses may be deemed ineligible at the discretion of the nonprofit administrator if the business, its owners, or its operations are found to engage in fraudulent, deceptive, discriminatory, or unlawful conduct, or otherwise pose material reputational, legal, or compliance risk to the nonprofit or funding sponsor. Grants are awarded to eligible applicants at random and are limited in number; applying does not guarantee funding.

Part of a broader commitment to neighborhoods in NYC, Chicago, and Nashville

The Wells Fargo Neighborhood Growth Grants program is a $5 million initiative designed to support small businesses in neighborhoods where Wells Fargo is opening new branches. The program adds community investment for nearby small businesses, helping business owners access capital, invest in growth, and strengthen the local economies around them alongside new branch openings.
At its heart, the program reflects a simple belief: neighborhood growth starts with opportunity, and opportunity often begins with local businesses. Through grants, local partnerships, and branch-based community engagement, Wells Fargo is working to ensure its presence in these neighborhoods is not only about access to financial services, but also about expanding access to opportunity.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Wells Fargo Neighborhood Growth Grants: Queens