Global Citizen & PayPal Small Business Impact Awards 2026
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
USD $20,000 cash awards for 15 independent small-business winners across North America, Latin America, and EMEA, plus mentorship and technical support. The 2026 deadline has passed.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be the owner/founder of an independent small business operating in North America, Latin America, or EMEA.
- Must have under 50 employees OR under $1M in annual revenue.
- Must have been operating for at least three years.
- Must actively contribute to its community.
- Franchises and chain-affiliated businesses are not eligible.
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- USD $20,000 cash per winner; 15 winners in 2026
- Type
- Award
- Level
- Private
- Deadline
- July 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET — this deadline has passed
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipThe 2026 deadline has passed and the amount is in USD, not CAD; note that eligibility uses OR between the employee and revenue thresholds, so you only need to satisfy one.
Rejection Pitfalls 5
- Business is a franchise or chain-affiliated location
Success Profile
Evaluation Criteria
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- 5 rejection pitfalls reviewers flag — so you catch them first
- 5-document checklist with what each reviewer is actually checking
- Your Application Game Plan — the print-ready PDF the preview below describes
- 2-step application timeline with prep hours per step
- Insider tip from program officers on what separates winners
- Success profile + evaluation criteria — exactly what reviewers score on
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 5
Deadline Notes
Ineligible Organizations
Funding Stack Strategy
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