The Merchants Fund

03/16/2026

Are you a Philadelphia small business owner facing an obstacle? Stabilization grants are awarded to help merchants overcome barriers affecting their ability to stabilize or grow. Follow the link in our bio to learn more about the program and apply before the April 15th deadline. We look forward to learning about your business!

Photo of 2025 Stabilization Grant recipient, Diva Beauty & Luggage
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12/15/2025

Neighborhood food retailers! As part of the One Philly (SNAP) Support Plan, the Department of Commerce and The Merchants Fund, along with our partners at Barra Foundation and the Vanguard Foundation, are offering grants of up to $10,000 per business to small grocers, corner stores, and bodegas that can demonstrate revenue loss during the fall 2025 SNAP interruption.

Applications are open until December 31, 2025.

For help with applications or other business challenges, contact the Mayor’s Business Action Team to receive free, multilingual support:

📞 215-683-2100
📧 [email protected]

Apply now at https://merchantsfund.org/grants/emergency-snap/

Thanks for the coverage of this program, Kensington Voice!
https://www.kensingtonvoice.com/philly-launches-600k-emergency-grants-to-aid-small-grocers-hit-by-snap-shutdown/

Applications are open through Dec. 31 on the Merchants Fund website. Priority will go to small, locally owned retailers operating in low-income neighborhoods.

12/15/2025

Support The Merchants Fund before the end of the year! For more than 170 years, TMF has stood beside Philadelphia merchants. We are the only organization in the city solely dedicated to providing direct grant support to small business owners. Merchants like Moneek Pines, owner of and a 2025 Emergency Grant, are a testament to TMF’s impact. By donating to TMF, you contribute to our mission of helping local businesses thrive and communities grow stronger. Visit the link in our bio to donate today!

11/28/2025

This holiday season, keep it small and keep it local. To find one-of-a-kind gifts - including from TMF grantees Remark Glass and Lobo Mau Designs - visit the Bok Building for their Small Business Saturday Market.

Sat 29 Nov, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM [EST]: Celebrate Small Business Saturday by shopping local at Bok! Explore this year's lineup of artists, makers, and small businesses from our building and beyond. From handcrafted goods to vintage finds an

11/26/2025

🌟 Emergency SNAP Grants Open! 🌟

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 until December 31st.

The program will serve grocers, markets and corner stores with revenue under $2M who have seen substantial decreases in SNAP / EBT revenue.

$600,000 in grants are available; priority will be given to businesses serving low-income neighborhoods.

➡️ Ready to apply or learn more? Full eligibility criteria, details and a link to the application can be found at

Grants to help businesses recover from direct losses resulting from unexpected incidents that cause major disruptions to business operations.

09/09/2025

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 (📷: )

09/09/2025

The 2025 Rad Awards ceremony, powered by , 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!