Northern Tier RISE · October 31 deadline →
A practical, source-first tracker for Pennsylvania entrepreneurs. We explain who each opportunity is for, what it may fund and where to verify every requirement before applying.
Last verified October 16, 2026 · Application windows and funding can change.
Southwestern PA flood-recovery loans and deadlines →
Philadelphia nonprofit cleaning RFP and possible subcontracting route →
Loans and contracts are distinct from grants. Check the eligibility for each opportunity.
These are official programs or official award nominations—not paid lead lists. Always read the full guidelines before spending time or money on an application.
Monday, November 30, 2026
For qualified staff at eligible certified Pennsylvania child-care providers participating in Child Care Works.
Friday, October 16, 2026 · 5:00 p.m. ET
For eligible Pennsylvania urban-agriculture projects improving infrastructure and community food access.
Thursday, December 31, 2026 · 9:00 p.m. ET
For eligible for-profit creative businesses operating in Pennsylvania. Applicants must meet program criteria, including business and residency history and revenue documentation.
Monday, December 7, 2026 · 3:00 p.m. ET
Small-business owners may nominate themselves or be nominated by another person or organization for state and national recognition.
Match the business, owner, location, revenue and project against every eligibility rule.
Distinguish reimbursement, match and upfront-cash requirements from the headline grant amount.
Collect registrations, tax records, budgets, quotes, photos and project evidence before the portal deadline.
Apply through the linked government or program site. No paid service can guarantee an award.
Use the 15-question Ready to Launch assessment to identify gaps in the offer, demand, setup, money and customer plan before committing to an application.
No software or filing service is required to apply for these opportunities.
Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers provide no-cost, confidential business consulting and educational programs. Ask whether a local center can help pressure-test the project plan and financial assumptions.
Find a Pennsylvania SBDC →Useful for owners who need structured forecasts, budgets and a written plan beyond a simple grant form. Let’s Go SMALL has used LivePlan firsthand, but it is not required and will not improve eligibility by itself.
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Farm or agricultural business? Use the dedicated Pennsylvania Farm & Agricultural Business Funding Guide for REAP, Farm Vitality, meat-processing and energy-efficiency opportunities.
Educational information only. Let’s Go SMALL is a DBA of Vacation Ownership Marketing LLC. This page does not provide legal, tax, accounting or grant-writing advice and does not guarantee eligibility or funding. Program rules, appropriations and deadlines can change. Verify all requirements with the responsible agency or program administrator before applying.
Pennsylvania’s 2026–2027 Small Business Advantage Grant offers reimbursement of 50%–80% of eligible project costs. Maximum awards range from $7,500 to $12,000, depending on project impact and location. This is project funding, not unrestricted startup cash.
Before committing: check the current guidelines, project dates, eligible costs, required match, reimbursement process and evidence of projected savings. Applications are considered first-come, first-served; an open listing does not guarantee remaining funds or approval.
Official source: Pennsylvania DEP. No affiliate link or application fee is charged by Let’s Go SMALL.
Northern Tier, Pennsylvania · Checked October 23, 2026
Applications run October 1–31, 2026. Eligible for-profit businesses in Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga or Wyoming County may seek an award, subject to program rules and available funds.
Applicants must have at least 51% Pennsylvania-resident ownership and control, fewer than 100 full-time employees, a Pennsylvania tax return, and the required tax standing with no outstanding liens or judgments.
Listed uses include registration, licensing, equipment, marketing, websites, inventory, working capital, professional services and insurance. Exclusions include debt payments, payroll taxes, interest and penalties.
Plan for reimbursement. Ask the administrator about spending dates, approvals and required evidence before committing money. An application does not guarantee funding.
Official eligibility & application ↗Administrator: Northern Tier Regional Planning & Development Commission. Questions: Cynthia Traore. Let’s Go SMALL does not administer this grant or charge for the application.
Free planning tool · Hypothetical amounts only
A grant award and cash in the bank can arrive at different times. Use your actual approval terms and payment schedule to plan. This example calculates cash timing; it does not determine grant eligibility, eligible costs or an award.
List your purchase dates, payments, expected reimbursements and other bills. Keep approvals, quotes and paid receipts together. A paid subscription is optional.
Download the free CSV worksheet
For several projects or changing sales assumptions, LivePlan offers cash-flow forecasts and scenario planning. We have not tested this reimbursement example inside LivePlan.
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Updated October 24, 2026
NEDC can apply for up to $225,000 in supportive revitalization funding. This does not establish an open application for individual businesses.
Read the practical guide →Open opportunity · Checked October 26, 2026
The Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator offers competitive Growth grants up to $4,000 and Impact grants up to $17,000. Revenue, residency, business-age and other requirements apply. Applications close December 31, 2026 at 9 p.m. Eastern; funding supports 2027 activities.
Read the eligibility guide & use the free budget worksheet →
