The Chamber Opens Application for $25,000 Wells Fargo Neighborhood Growth Grants in Manhattan Valley

Friends—

The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the Wells Fargo Neighborhood Growth Grants — $25,000 non-repayable cash grants for established brick-and-mortar small businesses in Manhattan Valley.

Sixteen businesses will receive a grant. There is no cost to apply, and nothing to pay back.

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Applications close Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

What the money is for

The funding is flexible — put it where your storefront needs it most:

• 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 I qualify?

To be eligible, your business must:

• Have at least two years of continuous operating experience and revenue, verified through tax filings

• Be a for-profit business with all required licenses and permits

• Maintain a physical storefront in Manhattan Valley — Broadway, Columbus, or Amsterdam Avenues between 96th and 110th Streets

• Report annual revenue between $75,000 and $2,500,000 in your most recent tax year

• Be in good standing with the New York State Department of State

• Have a valid business bank account and a valid state ID

How it works

1. Apply — submit the short application. Free to apply.

2. Verify — the Chamber confirms eligibility and conducts site visits.

3. Random draw — sixteen recipients are selected at random.

4. Notified — grantees hear from the Chamber in September 2026.

This is not a merit-based competition. To keep the process fair, grants are awarded to eligible businesses at random. Every eligible applicant is welcome to apply. 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.

Know a business that should apply?

Forward this email. The strength of Manhattan Valley's commercial corridors depends on the businesses that have held down those blocks for years — and this is real capital, with no strings attached, going directly to them.

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The Wells Fargo Neighborhood Growth Grants Program is sponsored by Wells Fargo and administered by the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. Grants are awarded to eligible applicants at random and are limited in number; applying does not guarantee funding.