Emergency SNAP Relief Grants

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

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)