Small business grants in Pennsylvania
What a Pennsylvania small business can apply for: Pennsylvania programs first, then national ones.
- 3 open
- 1 rolling
- 0 upcoming
- Next deadline December 7, 2026
Pennsylvania and regional programs
- Closes08 DEC
Northeast SARE Farmer Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Small businesses, Individuals
Grants for farmers in the Northeast to try new sustainable practices and share what they learn.
- Closes19 MAR
Small Business Advantage Grant
State of Pennsylvania · Small businesses
Pennsylvania reimburses 50% to 80% of energy-efficiency or pollution-reducing upgrades for businesses with 100 or fewer full-time workers, up to $7,500 to $12,000.
- StatusVARIES
Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance
State of Pennsylvania · Small businesses, Nonprofits
Pennsylvania money for micro-grant programs, run by local partners, that help historically disadvantaged small businesses start or expand.
National programs you can apply for
- Closes07 DEC
Small Business Digital Ready grants
Verizon · Small businesses
$10,000 grants for U.S. for-profit small businesses that take free courses or events on Verizon's Digital Ready platform. Ten businesses are picked each month.
- ApplyANYTIME
Amber Grant
WomensNet · Small businesses
Monthly grants for women-owned businesses in the U.S. and Canada, with a larger year-end grant, from WomensNet. One short application covers every grant.
Federal grants to Pennsylvania small businesses in 2025
| Program | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs 93.279 | $13 million |
| Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.855 | $9.8 million |
| Cardiovascular Diseases Research 93.837 | $8.6 million |
| Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships 47.084 | $8.4 million |
| Military Medical Research and Development 12.420 | $7.7 million |
| Biomedical Research and Research Training 93.859 | $5.9 million |
| Cancer Treatment Research 93.395 | $4 million |
| Office of Science Financial Assistance Program 81.049 | $3.8 million |
Questions
What small business grants are open in Pennsylvania now?
The next deadline is December 7, 2026 for Small Business Digital Ready grants. One program takes applications at any time.
Can I get a grant to start a business in Pennsylvania?
Startup grants are scarce. Most listed programs fund existing businesses, exports, training or research, and several state options are loans. A few national programs, such as the Amber Grant for women-owned businesses, take newer businesses; check each program's rules on age and revenue.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.