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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Emergency Grants

Overview: Emergency grants are available to Philadelphia small business owners facing urgent challenges or crises affecting their operations.

Geographic Scope: Philadelphia, PA

Recent Recipients:

  • Artrageous Brush and Flow (2025 Emergency Grant)

  • Chabaa Thai Bistro (received $5,000 to recover from Hurricane Ida flooding)

    • Organization Background:

  • The Merchants Fund has supported Philadelphia small businesses for over 170 years

  • Only organization in Philadelphia solely dedicated to providing direct grant support to small business owners

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: grants@merchantsfund.org

  • Address: 1617 JFK Blvd #2042, Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    small-businesseshardship

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