Rundle Suites Receive AMEX Shop Small Grant

The Amex Shop Small® Grants Program, in partnership with American Express®, is funding more than 500 grants of $20,000 each, empowering small businesses to grow, innovate, and support their local communities. 

The Rundle Suites in Glasgow was one of several Montana small businesses to receive the $20,000 grant. 

The program was initially launched with a $5 million contribution to support 250 small businesses in honor of America’s 250^th anniversary. Through a Small Business Saturday giving pledge, an additional $1 was given to the grant program for every eligible transaction made on Small Business Saturday, and American Express contributed an additional $5.1 million — expanding the program’s reach and impact to small businesses and the communities they serve.

The Amex Shop Small Grants Program reflects the shared commitment of American Express and Main Street America to champion small businesses that strengthen communities and help local economies thrive.

The 505 recipients reflect the vitality of U.S. small businesses, spanning industries from retail and food service to healthcare and professional services. Grant funding will enable recipients to grow and innovate by expanding operations, investing in critical upgrades, introducing new offerings and strengthening their local communities.

Supporting Small Businesses Year-Round 

Since founding Small Business Saturday in 2010, American Express has championed small businesses that fuel America’s local economies. The Shop Small Grants Program builds on that legacy, celebrating small business owners whose ambition and resilience drive impact in communities across the country.

U.S. consumers have reported spending an estimated $241 billion at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday since tracking began.¹ In addition, American Express reached its goal of driving $100 billion in consumer-reported spending at small businesses from 2021 through 2025 through its global Shop Small initiatives.²

According to the 2025 Small Business Economic Impact Study, 68 cents of every dollar spent at a U.S. small business stays in the local community³—underscoring the importance of supporting small businesses year-round.

American Express and Main Street America will continue to spotlight and celebrate grant recipients throughout the year, sharing their stories and the impact they are making across local communities. To follow along, visit @ShopSmall and @natlmainstreet on Instagram and Facebook. 

The Montana Small businesses receiving grants:

• 41 Grains | Circle, Montana
• Farmented Foods | Kalispell, Montana
• Funk It Coffee and Thrift | Missoula, Montana
• Head Over Heels LLC | Polson, Montana
• MT Solar LLC | Charlo, Montana
• Rundle Suites Hotel | Glasgow, Montana
• Teal Dragonfly Creations | Glendive, Montana
• The Sitting Duck | Bigfork, Montana
• Watt’s Saw Shop LLC | Troy, Montana
• Wibaux General Store | Wibaux, Montana