GRANTS
Emergency Grants
For small business
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.
Funding Priorities
Small & Micro business owners that have been historically undercapitalized and cannot withstand a prolonged loss of revenue.
Businesses with an annual revenue 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
- For a list of ineligible businesses please refer to the quick reference sheet.
How To Apply
- Visit the TMF online grant portal by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below
- Click Create New Account, then log in (use existing username/password, if applicable)
- Once logged in, click Apply at the top of the page
- Click the blue Apply button in the top right of the TMF Emergency Grant Program description box
- Applications will automatically save all progress. If you need to close it and finish later, there is no need to start a new application, simply login using your email and password you created and click “Edit Application” on your home screen. To submit your application, make sure all required information is completed and scroll down to the bottom of the application to click the blue SUBMIT button. You will receive an email confirmation once your application is submitted.
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