Global Citizen, PayPal Open 2026 Impact Awards With $20,000 Prize

1 articles · Updated · globalsouthopportunities.com · Jun 20

$20,000 cash prizes are now open for application through Global Citizen and PayPal’s 2026 Small Business Impact Awards, with entries due by July 19 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The program targets mission-driven SMEs whose products, services or operations deliver measurable social or environmental benefits aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Eligible applicants must be founders, CEOs or business owners in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, or Latin America, with fewer than 50 full-time employees or under $1 million in annual revenue.
Winners also receive technical training, marketing support, data insights and access to international networks, reflecting growing demand for businesses that pair profit with community impact.