Park to Broad Launches New Small Business Fund

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 February 9, we are accepting applications for the spring 2026 cycle. Interested business owners should review the eligibility requirements below. The application link will be published on this page on Monday, February 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.

There will be two windows to apply. Applications for the spring 2026 funding cycle are due Monday, March 9 - with decisions on funding shared by the week of March 30. Applications that are not accepted this spring will automatically be entered into the fall 2026 cycle; exact dates and eligibility for the fall cycle will be announced this summer.

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.

Please contact our Community Business Manager 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.