PA Small Business First Fund

Administered by PA Department of Community & Economic Development · dced.pa.gov

PA Small Business First Fund offers low-interest loans to PA small businesses for equipment, working capital, and expansion — with special programs for businesses in distressed communities.

Eligibility requirements

✓PA-based small business
✓100 or fewer full-time employees
✓For-profit
✓Adequate collateral

Insider tip

PA Small Business First can subordinate to conventional bank loans — meaning it fills the gap when a bank will only finance 60–70% of a project. Bring your bank loan term sheet to the application.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at dced.pa.gov →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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