Pennsylvania Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
Pennsylvania offers strong support for small businesses through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and Ben Franklin Technology Partners. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have additional local programs.
DCED Programs
DCED offers various programs including the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority loans, First Industries Fund for agriculture, and Keystone Innovation Zone tax credits.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Ben Franklin provides funding for technology companies including seed and early-stage investments, business incubation, and connections to venture capital throughout Pennsylvania.
City Programs
Philadelphia offers programs through the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation. Pittsburgh has various initiatives through regional development agencies and innovation districts.
Pennsylvania Business Grants
140 grants found
Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers
A program that, for nearly 40 years, has supported entrepreneurs with training, counseling and technical assistance at EACs throughout the state.
Emerging and Regional Partner Program Fund
Invests in diverse fund managers with first-, second- or third-time funds, or with managers who will use the funds to invest in areas of New York State where venture capital is less readily available.
Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Provides access to airport concessions for disadvantaged businesses.
New York State Surety Bond Assistance Program
Provides access to bid bonds, payment and performance bonds for contractors performing on publicly funded projects via participating surety companies.
New York State Contractor Financing Program
Provides financing to contractors in need of working capital to deploy and execute federal, state, and local government related contracts.
The Wish Local Empowerment Program
Assists Black-owned small businesses by dedicating a $2 million fund to support approximately 4,000 Wish Local partners.
StartOut Scholarship Program
Offers scholarship opportunities to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who wish to participate in their Founder Program and become a Giving Member.
PEDIGREE Foundation Disaster Relief Grant
Provides up to $5,000 to nonprofit animal welfare organizations responding to state- or FEMA-declared disasters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Pennsylvania