The Wells Fargo Neighborhood Growth Grants Program is an initiative that supports small business growth and economic vitality in neighborhoods surrounding select Wells Fargo branches.
In partnership with the Queens Chamber of Commerce, the program provides $25,000 grants to eligible businesses in Queens. Funding supports activities that build resilience and drive long-term business growth, helping create vibrant, economically stable neighborhoods.
Application Deadline: Saturday, September 5th at 5:00 PM EST
All selected grantees must:
- Be actively operating as a for-profit business
- Maintain a physical storefront located in one of the following zip codes: 11102, 11103, 11105.
- Report 2025 annual revenue between $75,000 and $2,500,000
- Demonstrate at least two years of continuous operating experience and revenue generation, verified through tax filings.
- Have all required licenses/permits to operate
- Not be engaged in illegal activity nor the subject of pending bankruptcy, dissolution, or receivership
- Maintain a valid business bank account
- Hold a valid state ID
All submissions are final. Please be prepared to complete all questions and upload the required documents before starting. Partial applications cannot be saved, and responses cannot be edited once submitted.
Businesses may be deemed ineligible at the discretion of the Queens Chamber of Commerce 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.
Disclaimer: All eligible applicants are welcome to apply; however, program selections may include a designated number of awards for existing clients.
Questions? Contact sclevenger@queenschamber.org.