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Pennsylvania Small Business Grants 2026

Funding is hiding in plain sight.

High-intent funding opportunities

Where to focus first

AARP Foundation SCSEP Employer Recruitment

Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) Loan Program for Tech Companies

Pennsylvania First Program (PA First)

Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program (HDBA) Micro-Grants

Duquesne New Venture Challenge

PA Veteran Farming Network Funding Support

Senior Planet Business and Technology Classes

Pennsylvania Farm Bill – Business Development, Conservation, and Workforce Programs

PA Business One-Stop Shop Disability-Owned Business Resources

Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) Loan Program

Center for Women's Entrepreneurship at Chatham University

Sports Event Funding Program

NMSDC Growth Initiative Certification

Small Business Advantage Grant

Pennsylvania State Small Business Credit Initiative (PA-SSBCI)

SCORE Pennsylvania Mentoring for Encore Entrepreneurs

Community Action Agency Support Program

Pennsylvania Industrial Energy Efficiency Assessment

Pennsylvania Business Opportunities Fund

Achieva Charitable Residual Program

PA ABLE Savings Program

URA Minority Business Growth Loan Fund

WORC Entrepreneurial Training and Business Assistance

Commonwealth University Husky Dog Pound Competition

Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP)

Arts Organizations and Arts Programs (AOAP) Grant

Pennsylvania Small Diverse Business Verification for Native American-Owned Businesses

Advancing Youth Initiative Soaring Shark Tank

PA Business One-Stop Shop LGBT-Owned Business Resources

Pennsylvania Foundations in Industry Training (FIT) Grant Program

BLOOM Business Empowerment Center

Spotlight Grant Program

Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) Loan – Health Services

Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program (OSTC)

Philadelphia Senior Community Service Employment Program

Luzerne County Mature Worker Program

JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women Grants

The Business Center Women-Owned Business Programs

Laureus Sport for Good USA Catalyst Grants

Philly Youth Sports Fund

The Enterprise Center Business Development Services

The Enterprise Center Due Diligence Revolving Advance Pool

Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council Business Development Programs

University of Pittsburgh Big Idea Competition

SportsPITTSBURGH Event Support

Pennsylvania Farmers Market Nutrition Program Eligible Farmer Status

Penn Wharton Startup Challenge

Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program

RISE PA Small Award Track

Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program (HDBA) – Nonprofit Service Centers

Invent Penn State LaunchBox and Innovation Network Microgrants

TransWork Entrepreneurship Support

Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Funding and Grant Opportunities

Pennsylvania MBDA Business Center

PA Business One-Stop Shop Minority-Owned Business Resources

DCNR Park Rehabilitation and Development Grants

Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority

Pennsylvania DCED Workforce and Training Programs

Native Verify Business Verification

Pennsylvania TradesFutures Partnership - Community College Trades Expansion

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