Wells Fargo Neighborhood Growth Grants (Queens Chamber of Commerce)

queenschamber.org

Delivers $25,000 non-repayable cash grants to established brick-and-mortar small businesses in designated Queens neighborhood zip codes to fund infrastructure upgrades, storefront renovations, and operational expansion.

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Gives established small businesses in Queens $25,000 to improve their storefronts and expand operations. The grants do not need to be paid back.

Quick Facts

Funding
$25,000 - $25,000
Deadline
Sep 5, 2026
Status
Accepting Applications
Category
Local & Community Grants
Organization
queenschamber.org

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What Benefits Are Offered?

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Non-repayable cash grants of $25,000 to help established local businesses grow and thrive. Flexible funding for infrastructure upgrades, space transformation, or strengthening operations (e.g., marketing, inventory, hiring).

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small

Region: Queens, NY, 11102, 11103, 11105

Revenue Range: 75000 โ€“ 2500000

Other Criteria: at least two years of continuous operating experience and revenue generation (verified through tax filings), maintain a physical storefront, organized as a for-profit business, all required licenses/permits to operate, in good standing with New York State Department of State, maintain a valid business bank account, hold a valid state ID, established local businesses

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Submit the short application
  • Chamber confirms eligibility and conducts site visits
  • Sixteen recipients are selected at random
  • Grantees hear from the Chamber
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://queenschamber.org/wells-fargo-growth-grant.html
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
September 5, 2026Application Deadline
October 2026Notification of Grantees
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • Short application
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • 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
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
No

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Federal awarding agency acknowledgment / logo / disclaimer requirements
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

This program is available to small businesses located in Queens, NY, 11102, 11103, 11105.

This program offers funding up to $25,000 (minimum $25,000).

The application deadline is September 5, 2026.

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