Applications Open: September 7, 2026
Applications Close: October 9, 2026
Awards Announced: November 6, 2026
Moving Mountains Grant
Small Business Grant
Deadline: October 9, 2026
Program Overview
The Moving Mountains Grant is a $10,000 award supporting Philadelphia-based small businesses. Designed to stabilize and strengthen day-to-day operations, this grant prioritizes core operating needs that unlock capacity, reduce risk, and sustain or grow revenue.
Deadline: October 9, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements
Small Business
Must be a small business generating less than $250,000 in annual revenue.
Minimum Years in Operation
Must have been in operation for a minimum of three years
Location
Must be owned and operated in Philadelphia.
Stability
Must demonstrate business stability and growth potential.
Zip Code
Priority is given to businesses in North Philadelphia, including zip codes: 19121 | 19122 | 19123 | 19125 | 19130 | 19132 | 19133 | 19140
Deadline: October 9, 2026
Funding Details
Grantees are awarded $10,000 to support core business operations, including expenses that strengthen sustainability, improve capacity, and enable growth.
Deadline: October 9, 2026
Key Dates
Steps
Review
Review eligibility requirements.
Apply Online
Complete the online application.
Upload
Upload required documents.
Submit
Submit before the deadline.
Deadline: October 9, 2026
Required Documents
• Proof of business registration
• Business summary or plan
• Financial documentation (revenue statements)
• Tax identification documentation
• Description of how funds will be used
Budget Excel Template
Moving Mountains Small Business Grant FAQs
Philadelphia-based small business owners who meet revenue, tenure, and location requirements.
Applications are evaluated based on business viability, demonstrated need, growth potential, and alignment with program priorities.
$10,000 award for Philadelphia-based small businesses; helps stabilize/strengthen day-to-day operations — capacity, risk reduction, or revenue sustainability/growth.
Annual operating revenue ≤ $250,000; 3+ years continuous operation; business owned/operated in Philadelphia. Priority to North Philadelphia (ZIPs 19121, 19122, 19123, 19125, 19130, 19132, 19133, 19140).
$10,000
Friday, October 9, 2026
Working capital gaps; professional services; compliance/licensing; upgrading manual systems (payroll, inventory, POS, accounting); rising fixed costs; digital access/skills gaps; other core operating challenges. Requires project description, budget request (up to $10,000), narrative.
Must use the template on thesullivantrust.org
Project description; project budget (template provided); 2025 + 2024 tax returns; City of Philadelphia Commercial Activity License; Federal EIN confirmation letter
Age range, gender, race/ethnicity, industry, years in operation, business size — collected for research only, not eligibility
Yes, if they maintain a valid Philadelphia mailing address
Once per calendar year; not guaranteed repeat funding; two application cycles/year; late applications not accepted; notified ~6 weeks after submission
Reviewed on eligibility, project clarity, budget justification, alignment with program goals; award/non-award notice follows review