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Equity Incentive Grants (Philadelphia Business Lending Network) is sponsored by Philadelphia Department of Commerce. As a participant of the Philadelphia Business Lending Network (PBLN), eligible small businesses may receive an equity incentive grant if approved for a loan from a PBLN lender. The Department of Commerce may cover up to 50% of the total PBLN funding request.
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Philadelphia Business Lending Network Simplifying the process of applying for business loans. The Philadelphia Business Lending Network (PBLN) helps business owners express interest in loan financing. Using one form and at no cost, you can tell a group of more than 28 lenders that you're interested in applying for a loan.
The network is made up of nonprofit and for-profit lenders that review each completed interest form. To be considered, you must have a small business in Philadelphia or have plans to move or expand to the city. Additionally, as a participant of the PBLN, you may be eligible for an equity incentive grant from the Department of Commerce.
If approved for a loan from a PBLN lender, the Department of Commerce will cover up to 50% of the total PBLN funding request as an equity incentive grant of up to $50,000 for eligible small businesses. To be considered for a grant, you need to be a Philadelphia resident and your business must meet certain requirements: Be located in Philadelphia. Earn an annual maximum revenue of $350,000.
Be a micro-enterprise, employing five or fewer employees (including the business owner.) Be up-to-date on City taxes or have an approved tax payment agreement . Be registered and licensed with the City of Philadelphia.
Complete the financing interest form online . This form allows PBLN lenders to learn more about your funding needs. Once you complete the form, your information is sent to participating organizations.
The financing interest form is not a loan or grant application. Lenders in the Network will contact you directly. If your project and financial needs match the available resources of the network members, PBLN lenders will contact you directly.
You will receive replies from interested lenders within 5 business days. There is no guarantee of approval from any of the network lenders.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Philadelphia residents with a small business located in Philadelphia, earning an annual maximum revenue of $350,000, employing five or fewer employees (including the owner), up-to-date on City taxes or with an approved …. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Equity Incentive Grants (Philadelphia Business Lending Network) is funded by Philadelphia Department of Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Clean Hydrogen Program (GFO-25-308 - Distributed Clean Hydrogen Production with Onsite End Use (H2ONSITE)) is sponsored by California Energy Commission (CEC). This program provides financial incentives to eligible in-state projects in California for the demonstration or scale-up of the production, processing, delivery, storage, or end use of clean hydrogen, including projects using electrolyzers. Projects must reduce sector-wide emissions, benefit diverse areas of the state, and maximize air quality, equity, health, and workforce benefits.
Good Food Funding Guide (various programs) is sponsored by Multiple (Good Food Funding Guide lists various government, private, loan, and equity sources). This guide lists numerous funding sources for businesses and programs promoting sustainable food and agriculture and local economies. It includes government grants, private grants, loans, and equity. Specific programs mentioned within the guide that may be relevant include Community Facility Grants, Community Food Projects, Economic Development Administration programs, Farm to School Grant Program, Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), and Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants.
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