Federal
U.S. Chamber of Commerce and METLIFE
06/17/22
07/08/22 11:59 PM EST Receipt
Awards to USA small businesses to recognize outstanding accomplishments in business and contributions to the prosperity of local communities. Businesses may be nominated for the program. Several categories of awards are being offered. Successful applicants will be those that exemplify innovation, entrepreneurship, and individual initiative.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize the very best in American small business. Every year at The Big Week for Small Business, the Dream Big Awards program honors the achievements of small businesses and highlights their contributions to America’s economic growth.
In addition to the Dream Big Small Business of the Year Award, eligible small businesses may apply to be considered for a Business Achievement Award.
Award categories:
For additional information on these categories, see: https://www.uschamber.com/co/dream-big-awards/dream-big-awards-2022-award-categories-and-prizes
GrantWatch ID#: 195223
The following prizes will be awarded to the winner of the Dream Big Small Business of the Year Award:
- $25,000 cash prize
- One-year paid U.S. Chamber of Commerce Membership (valued at $250)
- Promotional video played during the award ceremony.
- An article on CO— featuring the winner.
The following prizes will be awarded to the winner of each Business Achievement Award category
- One-year paid U.S. Chamber of Commerce Membership (valued at $250)
- Recognition and award presentation during the award ceremony
- Will be featured in an article on CO—
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
Apply Online - Small Businesses: https://dreambig.awardsplatform.com/
Refer a Small Business: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfw08taVB4IQ07koRf1_N2_KPW6lGLnAqTpZ-jVWgaZle9E2Q/viewform
Email the Dream Big Team at dreambig@uschamber.com
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1615 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20062
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