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Progressive Drives Small Business Forward with $1 Million in Commercial Vehicle Grants
Progressive Insurance®, in cooperation with Hello Alice, today announced the opening of the 2025 Driving Small Business Forward grant application, committing $1 million in grants to empower small businesses across the United States. Twenty recipients will be awarded $50,000 each to go toward the purchase of a commercial vehicle and related expenses.
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