With support from Wells Fargo, National ACE distributed $75,000 in grants to businesses in 5 cities - San Francisco, Minneapolis, Atlanta, New York City, and Houston. 

These funds are designed to assist AAPI small businesses who are traditionally underserved and lack resources to apply for federal and/or state grants. We aim to support local businesses as they rebuild capacity after the pandemic.

Thank you to our partners in those cities – Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, Chinese American Chamber of Commerce of Minnesota, Center for Asian Pacific American Women (Atlanta), Welcome to Chinatown (New York City), and Asian Chamber of Commerce Houston for their partnership on this grant program.

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“Thank you to National ACE and Wells Fargo for supporting us with this grant. These funds will be important in supporting us as we still work to recover from the long-term effects of the pandemic.”

Yinjiao Zhong, 98 Pounds

“The restaurant industry is still recovering from the effects of the pandemic and recent inflation. Grants like these are critical in supporting us as we move forward. Many thanks to National ACE and Wells Fargo!”

Aiming Chen, Song Tea

“Grant programs like these from National ACE and Wells Fargo go a long way to supporting our community small businesses and helping us not just recover but thrive.”

Guang Li, Cajun House

Meet the Winners

  • 98 Pounds Buffet

  • Urban Well Food, Inc.

  • Ming's Tasty Restaurant

  • Cajun House, Inc.

  • Senhill International, Inc.

  • Lola and Elodie, Inc.

  • U Village Kitchen

  • Ruby King Bakery

  • PallyTravel Services, Inc.

  • Lounge Chinatown, LLC

  • Sun Tea LLC