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Eligibility for Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program

Quarterly grant program awarding $20,000 to small businesses that demonstrate community impact, courage, and perseverance.

Amount $20,000
Deadline Closes on: May 15, 2026
Location United States
Category Grants For For-Profit Businesses
Questions 7 total
Required 7 required
View full grant on Grantaura Updated February 5, 2026 on Grantaura.

This grant is about celebrating small businesses that make a real difference in their communities. But before you start thinking about who might nominate you, let's make sure the basics are covered. The eligibility rules are surprisingly straightforward – no QuickBooks account needed, no revenue minimums. I've broken them down so you can quickly see if your business fits. Use the interactive checker below; it asks the exact questions the official rules use.

The two rules that trip people up

The first is the one‑year registration requirement. The clock starts when you filed with your Secretary of State – not when you started operating informally. If you incorporated last month, you'll need to wait for the next cycle. The second is the employee count: it's based on W‑2 employees, not contractors. A business with 85 employees and 30 contractors is still under the 99 cap. The rule cares about your payroll, not your freelancers. If you're reading this and thinking “I'm close but not quite there”, that's exactly when a quick assessment can help. We'll look at your specific situation and tell you whether you should aim for this phase or prepare for the next one.

What about the nominator?

You might be perfectly eligible, but the program still needs someone else to speak up for you. That person has to be a U.S. resident, at least 18, and cannot be you, a family member, or an employee. If you're not sure who that could be – a loyal customer, a vendor, a neighbor who has seen your work – we have templates and scripts that make the ask feel natural. Book a free consultation and we'll brainstorm together.

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Eligibility Requirements (Source-Based)

  1. Is your business located and operating in the 50 United States or D.C.? Required
    Confidence: H
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  2. Has your business been formally registered for at least one year? Required
    Confidence: H
    Source
  3. Does your business have 99 or fewer Wu20112 employees (including owners)? Required
    Confidence: H
    Source
  4. What is your business's legal structure? Required
    Confidence: H
    Source
  5. Is your business currently active with all required licenses? Required
    Confidence: H
    Source
  6. Has your business won this grant in the past 2 years? Required
    Confidence: H
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  7. Do you have a potential nominator who is 18+, a U.S. resident, and not you, a family member, or an employee? Required
    Confidence: H
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