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
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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 $2,500 – $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:
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. For further definition of what is considered a socially or economically disadvantaged individual, please see our microgrant page.
Received either one-on-one assistance or attended an eligible training event from the PA SEBAC in the last 6 months.
Be a for-profit business that generates 51% of your revenues and files tax returns in either Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County.
Applicants must be actively operating and have fewer than 100 full-time employees at the time grant funds are awarded.
More information such as official business documents, financial statements or projections, and government issued identification may be required.
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
