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Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance (HDBA) Grant Program is sponsored by Pennsylvania CDFI Network. This program is a $10. 5 million grant program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, financed in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
It intends to mitigate the negative economic impacts of COVID-19 on small businesses. Priority is given to minority-owned small businesses impacted by COVID-19 located in low-income census tracts and/or a municipality with a crime rate higher than the state average.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses that are at least 51% owned and operated by individuals that identify as African American, Black, Hispanic, Native American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander. Businesses must generate annual revenues of less than $1 million, generate 51% or more of revenues in Pennsylvania, employ 25 or fewer full-time equivalent employees, have been negatively impacted by COVID-19, and have been in operation on or before March 17, 2020. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,500,000 (total program). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance (HDBA) Grant Program is funded by Pennsylvania CDFI Network. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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