GRANTS
Emergency Grants
For small businesses
Purpose
Up to $20,000 in grant support to businesses facing hardship due to qualifying events such as fire, natural disaster, extreme acts of physical vandalism, utility failure, or a highly disruptive public works projects.
NOTE: If the emergency does not fall into one of the categories above, email grants@merchantsfund.org before completing an application to see if you qualify.
Funding Priorities
- Small & Micro business owners that have been historically undercapitalized and cannot withstand a prolonged loss of revenue.
- Businesses with an annual revenue of less than $500,000
Business Eligibility Checklist
- Located in Philadelphia
- Independently owned & operated
- Operates a storefront/physical location (food trucks & kiosks are eligible)
- Is in compliance with all federal, state and local taxes (or on an approved payment plan)
- Has the required federal, state and local licenses/permits to operate legally
- Annual revenue of $1.5M or less
- Must be able to demonstrate financial need for a grant
- Ineligible businesses include, but are not limited to, those that provide professional services (e.g. medical/therapeutic/counseling, legal, insurance), graphic design, architecture, real estate, child/elder care providers, and non-profit organizations. Additional ineligible businesses can be found on the quick reference sheet. These lists are not comprehensive and TMF reserves the right to deem any application ineligible or deny any application.
- If you have a question about eligibility, please call or email before completing an application.
How To Apply
- Click the GET STARTED button below to begin. You’ll see our TMF Emergency Grant Eligibility Questions. Please answer all the questions accurately.
- If your business can apply, click Continue to Application.
- You’ll see an application preview. Click Sign in to start form.
- You’ll go to a login page on our grant platform, Temelio. Click the Sign Up link to create your account. Click the Send Code button, then use the code in your email to confirm.
- On Step 1, when asked “Who is this account for?“, please answer “Organization”, since it’s for your business.
- On Step 2, enter your business name for Entity Name.You can skip all the other questions; we’ll ask again later.
- On Step 3, you’ll be the Primary Contact, so check that box.
- On Step 4, click Complete, then Start New Form to apply!
- We will save your progress. If you need to finish later, just log in using your email and password, and click “Edit Application” on the home screen.
- To submit your application, make sure all required information is completed and go to the final screen to click the SUBMIT button. You will receive an email confirmation once your application is submitted.
- If you have questions or need assistance, please email grants@merchantsfund.org
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