The Merchants Fund

Are you a Philadelphia small business owner facing an obstacle? Stabilization grants are awarded to help merchants overcome barriers affecting their ability to stabilize or grow. Follow the link in our bio to learn more about the program and apply before the April 15th deadline. We look forward to learning about your business!

Photo of 2025 Stabilization Grant recipient, Diva Beauty & Luggage
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Neighborhood food retailers! As part of the One Philly (SNAP) Support Plan, the Department of Commerce and The Merchants Fund, along with our partners at Barra Foundation and the Vanguard Foundation, are offering grants of up to $10,000 per business to small grocers, corner stores, and bodegas that can demonstrate revenue loss during the fall 2025 SNAP interruption.

Applications are open until December 31, 2025.

For help with applications or other business challenges, contact the Mayor’s Business Action Team to receive free, multilingual support:

📞 215-683-2100
📧 [email protected]

Apply now at https://merchantsfund.org/grants/emergency-snap/

Thanks for the coverage of this program, Kensington Voice!
https://www.kensingtonvoice.com/philly-launches-600k-emergency-grants-to-aid-small-grocers-hit-by-snap-shutdown/

Philly launches $600K emergency grants to aid small grocers hit by SNAP shutdown Applications are open through Dec. 31 on the Merchants Fund website. Priority will go to small, locally owned retailers operating in low-income neighborhoods.

The Stabilization Grant program is now accepting applications! Stabilization grants support specific projects that will help a business overcome an obstacle or grow. The application will be open until October 5th. Follow the link in bio to check your eligibility and apply!
Second slide: 2024 Stabilization Grant recipient (📷: )