Here's how to apply for grants as a small restaurant business in Pennsylvania, along with a list of grants being awarded in the coming months:

How to Apply for Grants

1. Research available grants through resources like:

   - Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED)

   - Pennsylvania Grantwatch

   - Local Small Business Development Centers

2. Prepare required documentation, typically including:

   - Business plan

   - Financial statements

   - Tax returns

   - Proof of business registration

   - Project proposals (if applicable)

3. Follow application instructions carefully for each grant program

4. Submit applications before deadlines

5. Consider working with a local Small Business Development Center for application assistance

Upcoming Grants for Small Restaurants in PA

1. Small Business Advantage Grant

   - Deadline: March 21, 2025

   - Amount: 50% to 80% of project costs, up to $7,500-$12,000

   - Use: Energy efficiency improvements or pollution reduction

2. Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative (PA FFFI)

   - Amount: Up to $50,000 (most projects); up to $150,000 (high-impact projects)

   - Use: Increasing access to healthy, affordable food

3. Business Opportunities Fund (BOF)

   - Deadline: Ongoing

   - Amount: No specified maximum

   - Use: Working capital, equipment, leasehold improvements, real estate acquisition

4. Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority (PMBDA) Program

   - Deadline: Ongoing

   - Amount: Up to $250,000 or 90% of project cost

   - Use: Building, land, machinery, equipment, working capital

5. WomensNet Amber Grant

   - Deadline: Monthly

   - Amount: At least $30,000 awarded monthly

   - Use: Various business purposes for women-owned businesses

Remember to check each grant's specific eligibility requirements and application processes, as they may vary. Additionally, keep an eye out for new grant opportunities that may become available in the coming months.

Citations:

[1] https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/restaurant-revitalization-fund 

[2] https://www.usgrants.org/pennsylvania/small-business-grants 

[3] https://savingplaces.org/historicrestaurants 

[4] https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/GrantsLoansRebates/SmallBusinessOmbudsmanOffice/Pages/Small%20Business%20Advantage%20Grant.aspx 

[5] https://incparadise.net/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-small-business-grants/ 

[6] https://upmetrics.co/blog/small-business-grants-pennsylvania 

[7] https://thefoodtrust.org/what-we-do/hffi/pa/ 

[8] https://www.pahouse.com/Burns/News/?id=118254 

[9] https://www.phila.gov/2023-04-20-latest-grants-programs-and-resources-for-small-businesses/