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The Neighborhood Funding Stream (NFS) helps combat poverty by investing in equitable economic development. NFS provides grant funding in targeted areas of the city for commercial development, beautification, and financial empowerment opportunities. Community-based nonprofits and small businesses can apply for these grants on a rolling basis.
Neighborhood Funding Stream is managed by the Department of Commerce . 1515 Arch St. , 12th floor Select an NFS grant opportunity to learn more and apply: The Business Assistance Grant supports small businesses serving low- and moderate-income households to open or expand in Philadelphia.
The funding will help businesses purchase equipment, make interior storefront improvements, and create new job opportunities on neighborhood commercial corridors. The Beautification Grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations for beautification projects. The funding will enhance neighborhood identity and aesthetics with improvements like trees, planters, art, and public furniture.
The Neighborhood Economic Development Impact Grant supports commercial development in underserved areas. The funding will support equitable investment in new construction and rehabilitation projects to existing buildings. The Nonprofit Capital Grant addresses urgent capital needs.
The funding will help nonprofit organizations cover the costs of an emergency, like damage to equipment or basic systems, so that they can continue offering critical services. Community-based nonprofits and small businesses located in these areas are eligible to apply for NFS grants. Use the list or the map to browse these areas, including targeted commercial corridors and federal Empowerment Zones .
3400–4000 Germantown Ave. 2600–3500 Kensington Ave. Federal Empowerment Zones: Birth, marriage & life events Business & self-employment Cars, parking & transportation Diversity, inclusion, accessibility & immigration Payments, assistance & taxes Permits, violations & licenses Safety & emergency preparedness Streets, sidewalks & alleys Trash, recycling & city upkeep Trees, parks & the environment Zoning, planning & development
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community-based nonprofits located in eligible targeted areas of Philadelphia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Neighborhood Funding Stream (NFS) - Beautification Grant is funded by City of Philadelphia - Department of Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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