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Federal and state grant opportunities with plain-English eligibility summaries. We aggregate public records — always verify the details on the funder’s site before applying. Or browse the complete index →
Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority (PMBDA)
UnofficialDue Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Up to $250K
The Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority program provides low-interest loans, not grants, of up to $250,000 to businesses owned and operated by ethnic minorities, with the specific exclusion of non-franchised restaurants. This is a loan program rather than free grant funding, and eligibility is narrowly limited to minority-owned businesses meeting the program's criteria.
Small businessSmall awardNarrow eligibilityAct 47
UnofficialDue Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
This program is limited to Pennsylvania municipalities designated as financially distressed under Act 47; other applicant types do not qualify. It provides a mix of loan and grant funding along with technical assistance to help these local governments develop and carry out financial recovery plans. Award amounts aren't specified, and the far-off deadline suggests it runs on a rolling, ongoing basis rather than a single competition.
Government / tribalNarrow eligibilityBen Franklin Partners (BFTDA) Challenge Grant
UnofficialDue Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
The Ben Franklin Partners Challenge Grant supports entrepreneurs, start-ups, early-stage companies, investors, higher education institutions, and past Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) alumni companies working on new technology, including clean energy generation, conservation, and transportation. Funding is channeled through Pennsylvania's four regional Ben Franklin Technology Partners for capital access, business expertise, and technology commercialization support. No specific award amount is listed, and eligibility favors technology-focused ventures with an existing BFTP connection.
Small businessIndividualsSchools & universitiesNew orgs OK+1 moreBeginning Farmer Tax Credit (BFTC)
UnofficialDue Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit gives Pennsylvania individuals, trusts, and pass-through entities a state tax credit for selling or renting agricultural assets to beginning farmers. This is a tax credit rather than a cash grant, administered jointly with the state Department of Agriculture and Department of Revenue, and no award amount is specified.
IndividualsNarrow eligibilityPennsylvania First - Loan
UnofficialDue Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
Despite the name, Pennsylvania First is a loan program, not a grant — it funds investment and job-creation projects for businesses, municipalities, authorities, and other legal entities across the Commonwealth. Eligibility is broad, spanning corporations, partnerships, LLCs, nonprofits, and various local government bodies. No award/loan amount is specified, and financing here must be repaid rather than being free funding.
NonprofitsSmall businessGovernment / tribalBroad eligibilityEducational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)
UnofficialDue Dec 31, 2035Community & Economic Development · Amount varies
The Educational Improvement Tax Credit gives Pennsylvania businesses a state tax credit for contributions to approved Scholarship Organizations, Educational Improvement Organizations, or Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Organizations. Only eligible businesses can apply (not individuals or nonprofits directly), and applications follow specific windows tied to prior commitment status. No award dollar cap is specified for the credit itself.
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