HomeBase

The HomeBase Program empowers small businesses to grow by providing flexible microgrants for eligible activities that increase revenue, and leverage additional funding opportunities.

Goal of the Program

The goal of the program is to eliminate barriers for growth by providing flexible funding for small businesses in Allegheny County.

What We Provide

The program focuses on those ready to take their next growth step with targeted support and guidance. We provide grants up to $5,000 for eligible activities.

Eligibility guidelines

The current funding round is made possible by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Main Street Matters Grant and includes the following eligibilty criteria:

• Be located in Homewood, East Liberty, Larimer, or Wilkinsburg
• Have less than 5 employees
• Have been operating for at least one year
• Made less than $1M in revenue in the previous year

Use of funds

Funding from HomeBase is designed to be flexible, allowing businesses to use it where they need it most.
These funds are NOT to be utilized for day-to-day business operations such as payroll, rent, existing debt,
or any other ongoing expenses. For this round, funds may also NOT to be used for consulting costs or
certifications.

Examples of eligible activities include:

• Structural/interior improvements to optimize your business
• Tools, machinery, or equipment to enchance your business operations
• Technology upgrades to streamline processes or improve experiences

How to Engage

We are not accepting applications at this time.

Questions? Check out our FAQs.

Do you have a dispute or disagreement with the decision made on your application? Please email homebase@neighborhoodallies.org to request a Dispute Resolution Form.