The Pennsylvania Southeast Business Assistance Center
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Our Center was founded in 2026, as part of 11 new Business Assistance Service Centers in Pennsylvania through the Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (PA DCED). Our services support small businesses located in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties.
Our Call Today
Our intake process is designed to include a 20-30 minute introductory call for us to learn more about:
Our Services
Your Business
Next Steps
Our Services
Technical Services
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Educational Events
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Microgrant Program
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The Southeast Business Assistance Center is here to help your business reach the next step. Our services are broken down into three buckets to help you choose your path to success: 1. One-on-One Technical Assistance 2. Educational Training Events 3. Microgrant Program
To be eligible for ANY of our services, you must first complete your profile and provide signature on your account to verify the information after our conversation today.
Our Microgrant Program
The Southeast Business Assistance Center Microgrant Program is designed to provide $1,500 – $5,000 microgrants to historically disadvantaged businesses across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. Applying for this opportunity requires that you meet strict criteria defined by our Center. This program is expected to launch in October 2026
While the exact criteria is still being decided, to be considered for this program applicants MUST:
To qualify for the Microgrant Program, businesses must first be defined as a historically disadvantaged business.
For purposes of the Pennsylvania Southeast Business Assistance Center Microgrant Program, a historically disadvantaged business is a for-profit business that is at least 51% owned or controlled by one or more socially or economically disadvantaged individuals residing in one of the following Pennsylvania counties: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Philadelphia, or Montgomery County.
What is a Historically Disadvantaged Individual?
Historically disadvantaged individuals may include, but are not limited to:
• Persons with Disabilities
• African Americans
• Hispanic Americans
• Veterans
• Women
• LGBTQ+ Individuals
• Asian Americans
• Pacific Islanders
• Native Americans
• Other individuals with documented barriers to accessing financing
Be a for-profit business that generates 51% of your revenues and files tax returns in PA. You must also be located in one of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County.
Received either one-on-one assistance or attended an eligible training event from the Widener University SBDC or Greenline Access Capital in the last 6 months.
Applicants must be actively operating with $5,000-$350,000 in gross revenue on the latest federal return. You must also be current or in good standing with federal and state taxes and have fewer than 100 full-time equivalent employees.
More information such as Federal & PA Tax Documentation, a Valid Photo Identification, Business Formation Documents, Business Licensing, etc. may be requested.
Eligible Use of Funds
Applicants may request microgrants for a variety of business expenses, including:
Applicants may NOT request microgrants for the following reasons:
• Repayment of Existing Debt
• Payroll Taxes
• Previously Paid Interest
• Previous Financial Charges
• Political Activities
• Religious Activities
• Lobbying Services
• Fines, Penalties, or Legal Settlements
