Progressive® Driving Small Business Forward 2025
Applications are now open for the Progressive® Driving Small Business Forward grant program, in collaboration with Hello Alice!
If your small business depends on a vehicle to keep moving, this opportunity is for you.
This year, Progressive is dedicating $1 million to award 20 deserving businesses with a $50,000 grant each. Grant recipients will also be invited to attend an exclusive 12-week virtual Boost Camp coaching program, designed to provide small business owners with coaching, connection, and resources to take the next leap forward.
If a vehicle could power your business, this grant can help fuel your next chapter.
To qualify, you or your business must:
- Be the leading executive of a for-profit U.S.-based business (excluding U.S. territories)
- Have 10 or fewer employees
- Generate less than $5M in annual gross revenue
- Demonstrate a clear need for a commercial vehicle to operate and grow your business
- Not be an independent contractor whose primary work is in rideshare or food delivery services
For a full list of eligibility criteria, please see the Terms and Conditions. Questions? See FAQ.
Past Recipient Spotlight
“Receiving the Progressive Driving Small Business Forward grant has been an incredible boost for our business – one that goes far beyond the generous $50,000 award. The funding will help us expand our fleet and enhance our existing trucks. Additional magic came from the mentoring sessions, in-depth conversations, and dedicated office hours.”
– Chevonne Woodard, Mr. Appliance of West Loop
Program Impact
💡 Last year, 80% of participants said the Boost Camp helped them build a stronger, more resilient business strategy.
No purchase necessary. Begins on 5/12/2025 and ends on 6/20/2025 at 6PM ET. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. and D.C. only, 18+ (19+ for AL, NE). See full Terms and Conditions. Limit one (1) entry per business and per officer. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: Circular Board, Inc. (dba Hello Alice) located at 1275 4th Street #176 Santa Rosa, CA. 95402.
Application Timeline
The Progressive® Driving Small Business Forward grant program is open from May 12, 2025 to June 20, 2025 at 6 PM ET. Applications will be reviewed by a committee in accordance with the review criteria outlined in the official Terms and Conditions. Recipients will be notified by email and publicly announced in late August 2025.
Boost Camp begins on September 10, 2025.
About Progressive Commercial Insurance
With over 50 years of experience, Progressive Commercial Insurance offers a full range of business insurance products featuring competitive rates and first-class service. They offer customized insurance solutions for both heavy and light commercial vehicles, as well as business insurance coverages including general liability, business owners policies, professional liability, workers’ compensation and more. Progressive is a Fortune 100 company and trusted by thousands of small business owners to protect their livelihood.