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
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State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) provides funding to support small businesses in expanding their exports.
National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC) Grant
The NWBOC Grant provides funding to support women-owned businesses and promote business development.
Ladies Who Launch Grant
The Ladies Who Launch Grant provides funding to support women and nonbinary entrepreneurs.
National Women's Business Council (NWBC) Grant
The NWBC Grant provides funding to support women-owned businesses and promote economic outcomes.
Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) Grant
The WIPP Grant provides funding to support women-owned businesses and promote public policy solutions.
The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce Grant
The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce Grant provides funding to support women-owned businesses.
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Growth Grant
The NAWBO Growth Grant provides funding to support the growth and development of women-owned businesses.
Founders First CDC Pride Grant
The Founders First CDC Pride Grant provides funding to support businesses owned by LGBTQ+ individuals.
HUBZone Program
An SBA sponsored program to promote economic development by offering financial grants
8(a) Business Development Program
A program established by the SBA and designed to help firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals access to federal contracting opportunities
America's Seed Fund
A SBA-sponsored fund that awards funding to startups and small businesses
Small Business Innovation Research Grant (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBTT) Program
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) business grant opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Pennsylvania