Global Citizen, PayPal Open 2026 Small Business Awards for $20,000 Prize

2 articles · Updated · Opportunities For Africans · Jun 24

Applications for the 2026 Global Citizen-PayPal Small Business Impact Awards are now open, with winners set to receive a $20,000 cash prize plus training, data insights and marketing support.
July 19, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET is the deadline for entries from founders, owners or CEOs of independent small and medium-sized businesses with an online sales presence.
Eligible companies must generally have fewer than 50 full-time employees or under $1 million in annual revenue, be based in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, or Latin America, and show 1-5 years of community impact.
Judges will assess innovation, measurable social or environmental results tied to Global Goals, and plans to scale that work over the next 3-5 years.