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Smart Futures for Small Business Scholarships is sponsored by American Express Foundation (administered by Scholarship America). This scholarship program provides funding for eligible U. S.
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American Express Company: American Express Launches New AI Training and Scholarship Programs for Small Businesses | 6ix News About this update from American Express Company NEW YORK, May 06, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express today announced two new AI training and education initiatives, in collaboration with nonprofits Generation and Scholarship America, to help small businesses build practical AI skills in their day-to-day operations.
AI Upskilling for Small Business, an AI training program created by Generation, is open to small businesses globally, with courses offered in English and Spanish. Smart Futures for Small Business Scholarships, administered by Scholarship America, provides eligible U.S.-based small business employees with scholarship funding for AI certification programs offered by vendors or accredited educational institutions nationwide.
"AI can be a powerful tool for small businesses when it’s used in practical, everyday ways," said Jennifer Skyler, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at American Express. "These initiatives were designed to help small businesses move from Gen AI exploration to practical application, equipping them to drive productivity and help unlock new opportunities for growth."
An Applied Approach to AI for Small BusinessesDeveloped in partnership with Generation, AI Upskilling for Small Business is a training program designed for small businesses and grounded in real-world applications. Informed by pilot programs, the curriculum reflects common operational needs and helps teams quickly apply AI in ways that drive impact.
"Generation programs support participants to practice and master the skills that make the biggest difference to them in their day-to-day work," said Bonni Theriault, Chief Partnerships Officer at Generation. "We are delighted to partner with American Express to offer small business owners a chance to hone their AI skills and see real benefits in their work."
The program offers three training tracks tailored to different roles and levels of AI familiarity: Across all training, the flexible, self-guided curriculum helps participants to use AI to work more efficiently.
Topics include drafting customer communications, supporting marketing content and campaigns, streamlining daily tasks like summaries and organization, and turning research into insights, all while applying human judgment to review and refine outputs. "One of the biggest program takeaways for me was realizing how powerful AI can be when used the right way, becaus...
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible U. S. -based small business employees who plan to pursue courses or certificate programs in AI. Small business employers can nominate team members. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 27, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Smart Futures for Small Business Scholarships is funded by American Express Foundation (administered by Scholarship America). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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