Fall Small Business Fund Cycle Now Open!
Updated: 2 days ago
The Small Business Fund is Park to Broad's new mini grant program to help small businesses in Brewerytown, Fairmount, Francisville, and Spring Garden overcome challenges, plan community-building events, and grow. Beginning September 8, we are accepting applications for the spring 2026 cycle. Interested business owners should review the eligibility requirements below and apply by October 9.
The Small Business Fund is a one-time grant for a specific project connected to local business growth. Grant awards will range from $500 to $2000 and accepted businesses will have six months to complete their grant project.
Applications for the spring 2026 funding cycle are due Friday, October 9 - with decisions on funding shared the week of November 2. Applications that are not accepted this fall will have the opportunity to resubmit for the spring 2027 cycle; exact dates for the spring cycle will be announced this winter. Please email Meredith Ellison with any questions at mellison@parktobroad.org.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Storefront business in Fairmount, Brewerytown, Francisville, or Spring Garden. See exact boundaries at this link. Home-based businesses are not eligible for the spring 2026 cycle.
Applicants must be a Park to Broad Business Network member. Join at any level (lowest is free) at this link.
Proposed project/improvement must be completed within six months.
Payroll, rent, inventory, and construction costs are ineligible grant requests
Applicants did not receive a Small Business Fund grant in spring 2026
Non-exhaustive list of sample projects:
Community event or promotion
Equipment purchase or repair
Marketing campaign
Please contact our Community Business Director Meredith Ellison with questions and urgent needs. There is a summary of all the business services we provide, and links to other resources, on our Funding & Assistance page.
