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Emergency SNAP Relief Grants

The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia

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Funding Amount

$600,000 total available

Deadline

December 31, 2026

266 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Emergency SNAP Relief Grants

Overview: Emergency grants specifically designed to support small food businesses experiencing substantial decreases in SNAP/EBT revenue due to SNAP benefit disruptions.

Geographic Scope: Philadelphia, PA

Eligible Business Types:

  • Grocers

  • Markets

  • Corner stores

    • Eligibility Requirements:

  • Annual revenue under $2 million

  • Substantial documented decreases in SNAP/EBT revenue

  • Located in Philadelphia

    • Funding Details:

  • Total Available: $600,000

  • Priority: Businesses serving low-income neighborhoods receive priority consideration

    • Funding Sources:

  • City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce

  • The Barra Foundation

  • The Vanguard Foundation

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: grants@merchantsfund.org

  • Alternative support: Mayor's Business Action Team at business@phila.gov (language support available)

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

    • 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

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Visit merchantsfund.org to access the application
    2. Complete the online application
    3. Submit before the deadline (December 31, 2026)

    Support Available:

  • Assistance with application available through grants@merchantsfund.org

  • Language support available through Mayor's Business Action Team at business@phila.gov

    • Required Information: Must demonstrate substantial decreases in SNAP/EBT revenue (specific documentation requirements available on application)

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    small-businessesfood-security

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