Wish Local Empowerment Program
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Wish Local Empowerment Program
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We recognize that as a large e-commerce company we have the responsibility to help uplift others. Black-owned small businesses have long faced hardship due to systemic racism. But small businesses like yours are integral to the makeup of America. So we are dedicating a $2M dollar fund to give roughly 4,000 Wish Local small business partners financial support. The selected recipients will receive amounts between $500 - $2000. This program will only be open to Black-owned stores, to help promote equality and diversity in American business.
What is this?
Apply to receive between $500 - $2000 to help rebuild your small business.
How can this money help?
There are no specific requirements on how to allocate the funds. However, we encourage you to put the money towards one of the suggestions below.
Use the money to:
Keep your workforce employed
Pay rent, operation or inventory costs
Connect with new customers
Provide opportunities for your community
Who is eligible?
To be eligible, you must fall under all of the categories listed below:
You have a Black-owned business
You are 18+ years of age
Your store has 20 or fewer employees
Your store is a brick-and-mortar shop within the United States
Your store earns an average annual revenue under $1M
If selected for the program, you must join Wish Local
What is Wish Local?
Wish Local is a series of programs that allows small businesses to partner with Wish. Stores select which programs to participate in. They can sell their inventory on Wish, act as neighborhood Wish pickup locations, source wholesale items, and more. Wish is a mobile-shopping app that has over 500 million shoppers around the world. When you partner with Wish you gain access to Wish’s huge consumer base.
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How to Apply
Tell us about your store and why you qualify for this program, then submit your application below. If you are selected as a recipient, you will be asked to join Wish Local.
First Name
Last Name
Store Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Store Address Line 1
Store Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Zip / Postal Code
Country / Region
Tell us more about your business (What does your business do? What products/services do you provide?)
Why are you applying for the program?
Upload images of your store to give us a better understanding of your business and why you qualify for this program.
Browse files to upload
Upload any video links you'd like to share about your business. (Optional)
Are you already a Wish Local Store Participant?
Yes
No
I was previously, but I am no longer.
Please check below to confirm that you qualify for this program.
I certify the following: I own a Black-owned small business, am 18+ years of age, own a brick-and-mortar store within the US, have 20 or fewer employees, and earn an average annual revenue under $1M.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to join Wish Local to be eligible?
You will only have to join Wish Local if you are chosen as a recipient. Wish Local is free and you have the option of choosing which programs to participate in or declining altogether.
Does Wish Local cost anything?
No. Wish Local is free.
Can I quit at any time or if I am not selected?
Yes. You can quit at any time.