What would $1,000 solve for your Queens small business?

Sometimes you just need a little bit of extra cash. Your AC went bust in the middle of summer. Your menus haven't been updated in a decade. Your awning has become the home to the local pigeon population. But margins are tight, who has the extra money lying around to fix these things?

That's where our new Flash Grants program comes in. Thanks to our friends at Maspeth Federal Savings, we're giving out $1,000 to 5 Queens small businesses to help solve these nagging little problems.

This program is remarkably easy – by September 15, just tell us by in a single paragraph how you'd use the money. Then, a couple of weeks later, we'll pick five winners and send them a check. That's it.

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Semi-Fine Print:

  • All applicants must complete a standard QEDC client intake form and one-paragraph pitch by 11:59PM on September 30 to be considered for funding.
  • Businesses must be currently operating or have imminiment plans to open in Queens. Home-based businesses from Queens residents are eligible.
  • Winners will be selected at the sole discretion of QEDC and Maspeth Federal Savings. Applications do not guarantee funding.
  • All applicants agree to receiving communications from QEDC and Maspeth Federal Savings about this initiative and other programs/offers.
  • Applicants agree that if they are selected, that QEDC and Maspeth Federal Savings may use their name, description, and relevant imagery in marketing and communication related to this program.
  • Really, that's it. We're keeping this simple.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor:

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