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
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.
Meet the 2025 eBay Up & Running Grant Recipients!
eBay and Hello Alice are excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 eBay Up & Running Grant! Each entrepreneur will receive $10,000 in cash to grow their business, a $500 stipend for essential technology from eBay Refurbished, and access to eBay’s education and seller resources to help them scale.
Explore the full list of recipients below, and visit the Small Business Funding & Growth Center for more grant opportunities.
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.