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"2026 AT&T Small Business Contest" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
2026 AT&T Small Business Contest is sponsored by AT&T. An annual contest offering a $50,000 grand prize and four $5,000 runner-up prizes to small businesses in the U. S.
and Puerto Rico, including women-owned businesses.
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This grant is provided by AT&T The AT&T “She’s Connected” Small Business Contest aims to empower and recognize small businesses run by entrepreneurs across the United States. The initiative offers financial support, a year of AT&T services, and premium mentorship opportunities, with the goal of helping businesses achieve visibility and growth while aligning with the brand’s purpose, Connecting Changes Everything.
**Grand Prize:** $50,000 toward the winner’s small business. **Runner-up Prize:** Four (4) runner-ups each receive $5,000. * Grant winners must use the funds toward the growth and development of their small business.
This can include scaling operations, funding employee needs, marketing, purchasing equipment, or other business initiatives that align with their vision and AT&T’s core purpose of connecting people and improving communities. * Personal information (e.g., name, email address, birthdate, and phone number). * Proof of business registration or ownership.
* Two essays (750 words max each): * 1. Vision/Mission Statement: Describe the business’s mission, community impact, and how the grant would make a difference. * 2.
Alignment with AT&T’s Purpose: Explain how the business aligns with AT&T’s guiding principle of Connecting Changes Everything. * (Optional) Supporting photos of the business’s team, activities, or events. * For nominations: If nominating another business, the nominator must fill out a similar form, explaining why the nominee deserves the grant.
The nominee receives email prompts to complete the application. * Entrants must be legal residents of the 50 United States or Washington, D. C.
* Entrants must be the sole or majority owners of a small business with 50 or fewer employees. * The business must be registered and operational within the United States. * Entrants must be age 18 or older and have reached the age of majority by the time of entry.
* Employees and immediate family members of AT&T or associated organizations are not eligible. Trending news, free to low-cost training, and impactful resources to help you successfully run your business.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses with one to five locations and up to 99 employees, located in the U. S. or Puerto Rico. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 grand prize; four $5,000 runner-up prizes. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
2026 AT&T Small Business Contest is funded by AT&T. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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