Apply by April 7 for Backing Small Businesses grants

The Milton Chamber of Commerce announced the application period is open for Backing Small Businesses grants. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, April 7, or until 5,000 have been submitted, whichever comes first.

In partnership with American Express, the Backing Small Businesses grant program supports economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach.

This year, eligible small business owners can apply for $10,000 grants for projects that grow or improve their businesses by building community, supporting their economic viability or bolstering meaningful change.

Karen Falk, Milton chamber executive director, said, "Our chamber is proud to be the designated community champion for American Express's small business grants and Shop Small Saturday initiatives for the Milton and Harbeson region. Small businesses and the people behind them are the backbone to our communities, adding vitality to where we live, work and play. Grants like Backing Small Businesses help support businesses in so many ways, while amplifying community impact."

For more information and to apply, go to mainstreet.org.