Facebook opens grant program to Austin small businesses

Posted on 04/29/2020 by Austin Chamber of Commerce

  • Facebook's grant program includes $40 million for American small businesses

    Chamber member Facebook will be distributing $2.5 million to businesses in the Austin area. The program will provide cash grants and ad credits to help businesses keep their workforce strong, manage operational costs, and stay connected with their customers.

    Facebook is also placing a special emphasis on outreach and investment in eligible minority- and women-owned businesses who may be more directly impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis.

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  • More information

    Facebook provided us with Austin-area information. Please note page 1 is in English, page 2 is in Spanish, and page 3 is in Mandarin.

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On April 29, our friends at the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce hosted a webinar with Katherine Shappley, Vice President, Global Business Group with Facebook as she described this program and the resources available to local small businesses.