Chase financial and Living Social have teamed up to give $250,000 to 12 small businesses and dozens of locals have signed up to compete with thousands of national businesses for a piece of that grant money pie.

Time is running out to apply for this program, and there are a few rules you must follow to be considered, one of them is that your business must be open for a minimum of two years before the start of the contest. Full rules can be found here, but here are some important dates if you are considering to apply for the Mission Small Business grant money

• Application Period Ends: June 30, 2012, 11:59:00 p.m. ET
• Support and Voting Period Ends: June 30, 2012, 11:59:00 p.m. ET
• Grant Recipients Announced: September 15, 2012 or earlier

What local businesses have signed up for the Mission Small Business contest? Check out the list below but remember if you want to vote for your favorite you'll have to sign-in with Facebook. 

• Carolina Improv Company
• Andy Owings School of Music & Performing Arts Center
• Bijuju
• Bee Sharp
• CMG Promos Inc.
• Island Inspired Surf Shop
• Myrtle Beach Speedway
• C&T XTREME Pool Service
• cakey girls bakery
• Gallery of Properties Grande
• A-Z Home Improvements
• Fresh Brewed Coffee House
• Beachmonkey.com
• hometown hardware
• Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success (PALS)
• Habibis Cafe & Market
• Long Bay Triathlon
• The Healthy Swimming Pool Pros
•  Coastal Security Insurance, LLC
• KLF Counseling & Consulting, PA
• O'Keefe's Irish Pub
• Rott's Tire & Auto
• iCore Consultants
• Hannah B's Children's Boutique
• The Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro
• Extrasgalore
• Platinum Auto Detailing
• LifeQuest Swim and Fitness
• CouponKeri
• Mercom Corporation
• RJW BUILDERS, LLC
• The Clubhouse at Pawleys
• Island Bar and Grill
• Devon's Salon LLC
• Wicked Is Better