Grant Blvd
Overview
Grant Blvd is a Black woman-owned, Philadelphia-based apparel brand & B Corp on a mission to construct truly stylish, sustainably sourced fashion, while aslo supporting women who have faced cultural barrier to living wage employment in fashion design. TMF supported Grant Blvd with a $10,000 grant to help them relocation to a new location, while maintaining their existing location and shifting to a new concept, Blk Ivy, a thrift/vintage shop dedicated to the fashion of the Civil Rights Movement.
Impact
“The survival of Philadelphia’s Black-owned businesses will rest upon our collective effort to stand in persistent solidarity with all that they /we offer to the fabric of this incredible city. This is what The Merchants Fund did for us in 2022. I shared our bold vision for expansion with them and they responded with precisely the support my B corpy needed: unrestricted capital in the form of a grant. As a result, we’re moving forward with the opening of a flagship location on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus where we’ll be able to introduce more people to our company’s commitment to locally made garments, told with transparency about fabrics, and produced by women earning a living wage.” – Kimberly McGlonn; Owner, Grand Blvd
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With continued support from the City Commerce Department, The Barra Foundation and the Vanguard Foundation, we’ve extended the deadline for the SNAP Emergency program to December 31st! Link to apply in bio.
As our small food businesses navigate a wild November, we want to make time and space for you to reach out for support. We hope you`ll apply for our SNAP Emergency Relief Grant. Please reach out to our team at grants@merchantsfund.org for help applying, or to the Mayor`s Business Action Team at business@phila.gov for language support.
As our small food businesses navigate a wild November, we want to make time and space for you to reach out for support. We hope you`ll apply for our SNAP Emergency Relief Grant. Please reach out to our team at grants@merchantsfund.org for help applying, or to the Mayor`s Business Action Team at business@phila.gov for language support.
🌟 Emergency SNAP Grants Open Today! 🌟
We know how challenging the recent SNAP benefit disruptions have been for local food businesses and the communities you serve.
Funded by the Department of Commerce and the Barra Foundation, the Emergency SNAP Grant program will be accepting applications from today, November 16th, to December 1st.
The program will serve grocers, markets and corner stores with revenue under $2M who have seen substantial decreases in SNAP / EBT revenue.
Full eligibility criteria, details and a link to the application can be found in our bio.
$600,000 in grants are available; priority will be given to businesses serving low-income neighborhoods.
➡️ Ready to apply or learn more? Visit www.merchantsfund.org (link in bio!)
We know how challenging the recent SNAP benefit disruptions have been for local food businesses and the communities you serve.
Funded by the Department of Commerce and the Barra Foundation, the Emergency SNAP Grant program will be accepting applications from today, November 16th, to December 1st.
The program will serve grocers, markets and corner stores with revenue under $2M who have seen substantial decreases in SNAP / EBT revenue.
Full eligibility criteria, details and a link to the application can be found in our bio.
$600,000 in grants are available; priority will be given to businesses serving low-income neighborhoods.
➡️ Ready to apply or learn more? Visit www.merchantsfund.org (link in bio!)
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 @djakartacafephilly (📷: @chriskendigphotography)
The 2025 Rad Awards ceremony, powered by @thephiladelphiacitizen, was a night to remember! TMF Executive Director, Jill Fink, took home the award for Nonprofit Leader of the Year. This honor recognizes the enormous impact Jill has had during her 7-year tenure at TMF and her unwavering commitment to community wealth building. Jill’s career has been a celebration of the small businesses that make Philadelphia great. Now, join us in celebrating her!
Are you a passionate fan of the small businesses that make Philadelphia home? We want to talk! Apply on LinkedIn.
The Spring Stabilization Grant Cycle is officially open! Click the link in our bio for more details and to start your application. Application closes March 31st.
Second slide: 2024 Stabilization Grant recipient, @nvmyeyewear33 (📷: @chriskendigphotography)
Small business owners: What have been your successes and challenges this year, and what is your outlook for the future?
The Federal Reserve is seeking your feedback in this year’s Small Business Credit Survey. Join the thousands of for-profit small businesses who complete the survey to voice what you are experiencing. Survey closes November 1; link in bio.
#SmallBusinessCreditSurvey #SmallBusiness #federalreserve
The Federal Reserve is seeking your feedback in this year’s Small Business Credit Survey. Join the thousands of for-profit small businesses who complete the survey to voice what you are experiencing. Survey closes November 1; link in bio.
#SmallBusinessCreditSurvey #SmallBusiness #federalreserve
The Fall Stabilization Grant Cycle is open! Stabilization Grants support projects that will help a business overcome an obstacle limiting its ability to operate at full capacity or help a business to grow. Read more on our website and apply using the link in bio! The application closes September 30th.
Vault + Vine is a cafe and thoughtfully curated retail space founded in 2017 in East Falls, Philadelphia. At the heart of their shop is love for their community and a desire to create, promote, and connect with their neighbors. Their vision is to create a community of businesses and customers that supports, promotes, and celebrates the local and global economy and by demanding accountability in every aspect of the supply chain.
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#smallbusinesssupport #phillymerchant #phillysmallbusiness #communityempowerment #communitywealthbuilding #businesscoaching #financialassistance
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Check out @vaultandvine.co for more details about this inspiring small business. If you’re one of our grantees interested in having your story told, please feel free to DM us!
We are excited to announce that the Spring cycle of our ‘2024 Stabilization Grant Program’ is now live!
Stabilization Grants provide funding of up to $10,000 to help a business stabilize in the face of adversity, take advantage of an opportunity to grow, or increase profitability.
Visit merchantsfund.org/grants/stabilization for more info and when you’re ready to apply, click the link in our bio!
#phillysupportphilly #phillymerchants #phillysmallbusiness
Stabilization Grants provide funding of up to $10,000 to help a business stabilize in the face of adversity, take advantage of an opportunity to grow, or increase profitability.
Visit merchantsfund.org/grants/stabilization for more info and when you’re ready to apply, click the link in our bio!
#phillysupportphilly #phillymerchants #phillysmallbusiness
Coffee Cream & Dreams is a cafe that offers an inviting atmosphere whether you’re looking to relax with a refreshing beverage outdoors or curl up in one of their cozy chairs indoors. With a commitment to delighting customers with every sip of coffee or tea they enjoy in-store or take home with them, they earn our small business spotlight for their the excellent quality and utilization of their grant to create an impact on their community.
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#smallbusinessempowerment #phillysupportphilly #phillymerchants #smallbusinessspotlight #coffeeshop
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Check out @coffeecreamanddreams and stop by their shop on Fairmount Ave to taste their quality beverages for yourself!
Vientiane Cafe is known to locals as a Lao and Thai fusion restaurant. Established in 2002, it became the first restaurant in the Philadelphia area to offer Lao dishes with a twist. The bistro’s rich history combined with their commitment to utilize their grant to improve their business and the community around them earns them this week’s inspiring grantee spotlight.
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#smallbusiness #phillymerchants #smallbusinessupport #equitableaccess #diverseentrepreneurs
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Check out @vientianebistro at their West Philly and Kensington locations to see for yourself how this inspiring grantee continues to thrive.
