Supporting local businesses and investing in communities with Main Street Grants

The Main Street Grants program is designed to invest in local businesses that power main streets across the U.S. In partnership with Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network, 250 entrepreneurs participate in a 12-week virtual Boost Camp. On a weekly basis, these business owners receive expert coaching on marketing, finance, operations and growth. They also have access to strategic planning tools and the chance to network with other small business owners in their cohort. At the end of Boost Camp, 100 select business owners receive a $20,000 grant to help support their next chapter.

These funds are equipping entrepreneurs to find innovative and sustainable ways to grow their businesses and positively impact their communities. For example, these funds can be used to hire additional staff, upgrade facilities or host neighborhood events.

In a survey of 52 of last year’s grant recipients, an overwhelming majority of business owners agreed that the funds enabled them to:

Information on the 2026 program is available on Hello Alice’s website. The application will be open from May 11 through June 23, 2026.

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History and background

In 2024 Allstate launched Main Street Grants to inspire commerce, generate jobs and reward positive social impact across Chicago’s South and West sides. In partnership with local community development organizations who know their neighborhoods best, we awarded $1.6 million in grants to small and medium-sized businesses committed to serving and investing in their communities. In 2025 we expanded the program nationally and increased funding to $2 million for even greater impact.