COVID-19 RELIEF PA STATEWIDE SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
Round 2 Application Window
9:00 AM Monday, August 10th – 11:59 PM Friday, August 28th
The PA COVID-19 Statewide Grant program provides grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to small businesses that have been economically impacted by COVID-19.
This is not a first-come, first-served program. There will be multiple rounds of application windows.
Helpful Hints
- Watch these videos before filling out the application:
- DO NOT submit more than one application. Submitting multiple applications will delay the processing of your application and will reduce your chances of approval this round.
- Before you start your application, use Google Chrome for an optimized application experience.
TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY, A BUSINESS MUST:
- Be physically located, certified to do business, and generate at least 51% of their revenues in Pennsylvania;
- Have annual revenue of $1 million or less prior to the impact of COVID-19; and
- Have 25 or fewer full-time equivalent employees prior to February 15, 2020
INELIGIBLE ENTITIES:
At a minimum, the following entities are ineligible for grant funding under this program:
- Businesses that are not physically based in Pennsylvania
- Businesses that are in active default (not on a payment plan) with taxes or fees owed to the Commonwealth or IRS
- Non-Profits, Churches and other religious institutions
- Government-owned entities or elected official offices
- Businesses experienced NO revenue loss and additional cost due to COVID-19
Other ineligible businesses will be specified at a later date.
THE PROGRAM WILL PRIORITIZE SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ARE:
- Owned and operated by low and moderate-income people; or
- Located in areas of need including areas with a population having incomes significantly below the median income level, high levels of poverty, higher
- than average unemployment rates, or significant population loss.
- Types of businesses that were most impacted by the economic shutdown and experienced the greatest revenue losses.
In addition, the program will ensure that grant funds are awarded to small businesses located across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
At least 50% of the grants to small businesses will be awarded to Historically Disadvantaged businesses. Historically Disadvantaged businesses are at least 51% owned and operated by persons who are Black, Hispanic, Native American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander because they have traditionally been discriminated against and disadvantaged when seeking financial services and financial products.
In addition, the program will give additional consideration to the following factors: women-owned businesses, communities targeted for business investment by state government programs like Main Street and Elm Street, and rural communities.
Businesses are encouraged to start gathering the items that will be necessary to apply. At a minimum, the following list of items will be needed to apply. Additional items may be specified later:
1. Government Issued Photo ID such as a Driver’s License or Passport
2. Business financial information:
- Revenue from March 1st to May 31st for 2019 and 2020
- Most recently submitted Federal Tax Return. 2018 or 2019 business and personal tax returns including Schedule C.
- If startup between January 1-February 15, 2020, Internal Profit & Loss Statement
3. Proof of Business Registration with PA Department of State, as applicable:
- Articles of Incorporation (for corporations and LLCs); or Fictitious Name Registration/“Doing Business As” (Sole Proprietors); or Business License (if applicable).
4. Bank Account Information
GRANT AMOUNTS
The amount of grant funding ranges from $5,000 to $50,000. Businesses are eligible based on their annual revenues as documented in their most recent tax return:
| ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES Annual Revenue | GRANT AMOUNT Available Per Business |
|---|---|
| Up to $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $50,001 – $75,000 | $10,000 |
| $75,001 – $100,000 | $15,000 |
| $100,001 – $250,000 | $20,000 |
| $250,001 – $500,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,001 – $750,000 | $35,000 |
| $750,001 – $850,000 | $40,000 |
| $850,001 – $1,000,000 | $50,000 |
Instructions If You Are Having Problems Logging Into The Portal
If you are experiencing issues logging into the PA STATEWIDE SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE grant portal, please do the following.
- Go to the portal page. Click Here
- Select forgot password.
- Enter the email address you used in the original application,
- Click reset. A red message will appear saying “your email will be sent to you shortly”.
- Be sure to check your junk, or spam folder for the email.
Thank you.
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Visit our FAQ page for answers to frequently asked questions!
Here are some helpful documents to refer to as you complete the application:
Download the Grant Portal Guide
Download the list of Priority Areas