eBay Up & Running Grant

eBay is giving back to the small businesses powering America. Now in its sixth year, the eBay Up & Running Grant is returning to support even more entrepreneurs through access to $500,000 in grant funding and educational resources.

In partnership with Hello Alice, this initiative empowers eBay business sellers to stay up and running and grow with confidence. Whether you’re looking to expand your product line, streamline your operations, or invest in the tools needed to take your business to the next level, this grant is here to help. 

Here’s what you’ll receive as a grant recipient:

  • $10,000 in cash to invest in your business growth
  • A $500 stipend to purchase essential technology from eBay Refurbished
  • Access to eBay education and seller resources to help you scale efficiently

Past Recipient Spotlight

“Being selected for this grant was a big deal for our small business. It helped us invest in product development and gave us renewed momentum. We’re proud to be part of the eBay seller community.” – Bravo Charlies

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To qualify, an entrepreneur must be:

  • The leading executive (i.e., Founder and/or President, CEO, CFO, COO, or any similar title) of a business that meets the criteria below
  • Eighteen (18) years of age or older (19 in AL and NE)

To be eligible, a business must be:

  • Located in one of the fifty United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico
  • Actively selling on eBay, with active listings in the past 6 months
  • Rated “Above Standard” or “Top Rated” on eBay
  • Not a previous recipient of an eBay Up & Running Grant

For a full list of eligibility criteria, please see the Terms and Conditions.

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Timeline

Applications are open from May 5, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET to June 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. ET. Applications will be reviewed by a committee in accordance with the review criteria outlined in the  Terms and Conditions. Recipients will be notified of acceptance via email in August 2025.

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About eBay

eBay has been the home of small business since 1995, offering a global marketplace of 134 million active buyers and the tools and resources to manage your business and scale for success.