Progressive Drives Small Business Forward with $1 Million in Commercial Vehicle Grants
Progressive Insurance has launched its 2025 Driving Small Business Forward grant program, committing $1 million in grants to support small businesses across the United States. The program will award $50,000 each to 20 recipients for commercial vehicle purchases and related expenses. In partnership with Hello Alice, Progressive has already distributed $1.5 million to 40 recipients since the program's inception.
Grant recipients will also gain access to the Boost Camp, a 12-week business coaching program. Eligible businesses must have 10 or fewer employees, less than $5M in annual gross revenue, and demonstrate need for a commercial vehicle. Applications are open until June 20, 2025, with winners to be announced in August.
Progressive Insurance ha lanciato il programma di sovvenzioni 2025 Driving Small Business Forward, destinando 1 milione di dollari per supportare le piccole imprese negli Stati Uniti. Il programma assegnerà 50.000 dollari ciascuno a 20 beneficiari per l'acquisto di veicoli commerciali e spese correlate. In collaborazione con Hello Alice, Progressive ha già distribuito 1,5 milioni di dollari a 40 destinatari dall'inizio del programma.
I beneficiari delle sovvenzioni avranno anche accesso al Boost Camp, un programma di coaching aziendale della durata di 12 settimane. Le imprese ammissibili devono avere 10 o meno dipendenti, un fatturato annuo lordo inferiore a 5 milioni di dollari e dimostrare la necessità di un veicolo commerciale. Le candidature sono aperte fino al 20 giugno 2025, con l'annuncio dei vincitori previsto per agosto.
Progressive Insurance ha lanzado su programa de subvenciones 2025 Driving Small Business Forward, comprometiendo 1 millón de dólares en ayudas para apoyar a las pequeñas empresas en Estados Unidos. El programa otorgará 50,000 dólares a cada uno de 20 beneficiarios para la compra de vehículos comerciales y gastos relacionados. En colaboración con Hello Alice, Progressive ya ha distribuido 1.5 millones de dólares a 40 beneficiarios desde el inicio del programa.
Los beneficiarios también tendrán acceso al Boost Camp, un programa de coaching empresarial de 12 semanas. Las empresas elegibles deben tener 10 o menos empleados, ingresos brutos anuales inferiores a 5 millones de dólares y demostrar la necesidad de un vehículo comercial. Las solicitudes están abiertas hasta el 20 de junio de 2025, y los ganadores se anunciarán en agosto.
Progressive Insurance는 2025년 Driving Small Business Forward 보조금 프로그램을 시작하며 미국 전역의 소규모 기업 지원을 위해 100만 달러를 약속했습니다. 이 프로그램은 상업용 차량 구매 및 관련 비용을 위해 20명의 수혜자에게 각각 5만 달러를 수여합니다. Hello Alice와 협력하여 Progressive는 프로그램 시작 이후 이미 40명의 수혜자에게 150만 달러를 배분했습니다.
보조금 수혜자는 12주간의 비즈니스 코칭 프로그램인 Boost Camp에도 참여할 수 있습니다. 지원 자격은 직원 수 10명 이하, 연간 총 매출 500만 달러 미만이며 상업용 차량 필요성을 입증해야 합니다. 신청 마감은 2025년 6월 20일이며, 수상자는 8월에 발표됩니다.
Progressive Insurance a lancé son programme de subventions 2025 Driving Small Business Forward, engageant 1 million de dollars pour soutenir les petites entreprises à travers les États-Unis. Le programme attribuera 50 000 dollars chacun à 20 bénéficiaires pour l'achat de véhicules commerciaux et les dépenses associées. En partenariat avec Hello Alice, Progressive a déjà distribué 1,5 million de dollars à 40 bénéficiaires depuis le lancement du programme.
Les lauréats auront également accès au Boost Camp, un programme de coaching d'affaires de 12 semaines. Les entreprises éligibles doivent compter 10 employés ou moins, générer moins de 5 millions de dollars de chiffre d'affaires annuel et démontrer un besoin pour un véhicule commercial. Les candidatures sont ouvertes jusqu'au 20 juin 2025, les gagnants seront annoncés en août.
Progressive Insurance hat sein Förderprogramm 2025 Driving Small Business Forward gestartet und stellt 1 Million US-Dollar an Zuschüssen zur Unterstützung kleiner Unternehmen in den Vereinigten Staaten bereit. Das Programm vergibt jeweils 50.000 US-Dollar an 20 Empfänger für den Kauf von Nutzfahrzeugen und damit verbundene Ausgaben. In Zusammenarbeit mit Hello Alice hat Progressive seit Beginn des Programms bereits 1,5 Millionen US-Dollar an 40 Empfänger verteilt.
Zuschussempfänger erhalten zudem Zugang zum Boost Camp, einem 12-wöchigen Business-Coaching-Programm. Förderberechtigt sind Unternehmen mit maximal 10 Mitarbeitern, einem Jahresumsatz von unter 5 Millionen US-Dollar und nachgewiesenem Bedarf an einem Nutzfahrzeug. Bewerbungen sind bis zum 20. Juni 2025 geöffnet, die Gewinner werden im August bekannt gegeben.
- $1 million in new grants to be distributed to small businesses
- Program includes additional business support through 12-week Boost Camp coaching
- Successful track record with $1.5 million already distributed to 40 recipients
- Comprehensive support including business health assessment and ongoing networking opportunities
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Applications Now Open for Small Business Owners Seeking Support for Commercial Vehicle Needs
"Our mission extends beyond simply providing funds; we're investing in the growth of small businesses across the country," stated Karen Bailo, Commercial Lines President at Progressive Insurance. "With
To date, Progressive has distributed
"This grant enabled us to invest in specialized equipment, enhancing the safety and efficiency of our bee removal operations. It also allowed us to expand our Juvenile Hall Beekeeping Program, teaching at-risk youth valuable skills and the importance of pollinator conservation," said Dermot Jones, owner of Jones Family Bee Removal and 2024 grant recipient.
To apply and learn more about the program, visit https://helloalice.com/grants/progressive.
Additionally, grant recipients are invited to participate in the Boost Camp, a 12-week business coaching program from Hello Alice designed to equip business owners to capitalize on the grant funds.
Hello Alice, a free online platform, empowers businesses from launch to growth. It provides entrepreneurs with essential resources like knowledge, funding opportunities, networks, and connections to a vast community of over one million small business owners. This is the fourth year Progressive has worked with Hello Alice to distribute grants to small businesses.
Key Program Features:
- Financial Support:
$1 million - Business Health Engine: Applicants can participate in Hello Alice's proprietary Business Health Engine, a digital experience that helps small business owners assess their overall business health and provides a specialized action plan for improvement.
- Intuitive Application Process: The application process is designed to be user-friendly, reflecting a commitment to supporting all eligible small businesses.
- Boost Camp Curriculum: This program will instill repeatable frameworks focusing on core concepts such as financial budgeting and forecasting, funding and pitch strategies, and sales and customer acquisition.
- Ongoing Support: Hello Alice is dedicated to fostering a supportive network for small business owners, recognizing their vital role in local economies.
To qualify for this program, entrants must be the leading executive of a small business with 10 or fewer employees and less than
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S./D.C., 18+ (or 19+ for residents of AL/NE). Void where prohibited.
For more information on how to apply, watch here.
About Progressive
Progressive Insurance® makes it easy to understand, buy and use car insurance, home insurance, and other protection needs. Progressive offers choices so consumers can reach us however it's most convenient for them — online at progressive.com, by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, via the Progressive mobile app, or in-person with a local agent.
Progressive provides insurance for personal and commercial autos and trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, and homes; it is the second largest personal auto insurer in the country, a leading seller of commercial auto, motorcycle, and boat insurance, and one of the top 15 homeowners insurance carriers.
Founded in 1937, Progressive continues its long history of offering shopping tools and services that save customers time and money, like Name Your Price®, Snapshot®, and HomeQuote Explorer®.
The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the
About Hello Alice
Hello Alice is a fintech platform connecting 1.5 million small businesses to capital, connections and opportunities.
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