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Ida Business Assistance Program

Helping local businesses recover from the impacts of Hurricane Ida.

About

In 2021, the remnants of Hurricane Ida hit Philadelphia, leading to major property damage and extensive flooding. The Ida Business Assistance Program (IBAP) helps businesses recover from the impacts the disaster. If your business existed before the disaster in 2021 and was able to reopen afterwards, you may be eligible to receive a grant ranging from $20,000 to $150,000.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds run out. The Ida Businesses Assistance Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.

This program is administered by the Department of Commerce.

Connect

Address
Ida Business Assistance Program
1515 Arch Street, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email IBAProgram@phila.gov
Phone
Phone: (215) 683-2100

Announcements

Announcement

Department of Commerce warns business owners of phishing text scams

The Department of Commerce is aware that some Philadelphia businesses have received text messages saying that they’re approved for a grant from the Catalyst Fund and to provide their banking information. The City of Philadelphia and Department of Commerce never request financial or banking information via text message.

Do not click or tap on any links or respond to these messages. Do not provide any personal information. We urge businesses and residents to report any suspicious texts as spam and delete them immediately. To learn more about how the City handles sensitive data, read the Privacy Policy.

We’re aware of other phishing scams impacting the Department of Revenue. See their announcement to learn how to stay vigilant and protect your data.

Announced on: Department of Commerce

Eligibility

To be eligible for funding from the Ida Business Assistance Program, you need to show that your business:

  • Opened before Hurricane Ida impacted Philadelphia in September 2021;
  • Supports low-to-moderate income residents; and
  • Meets standard funding requirements.

To learn more about these requirements, visit the eligibility information page.

Private utility companies are not eligible for grant assistance through this program.

Eligible expenses

Grant funds received from the Ida Business Assistance Program can be used for everyday business fees and expenses. To learn more about what you can use the grant funds to pay for, see the list of eligible expenses.

How to apply

If you have questions during the application process, email IBAProgram@phila.gov or call (215) 683-2100.

1
Complete the pre-application form.

Your answers will help us determine if your business meets the eligibility requirements before we send you the full application.

2
Receive an invitation to apply.

If your business is eligible, the Department of Commerce will send you the full application. You’ll need to be prepared to submit the following information:

*Reasonable cost is based on the average local cost for an item or service. The cost must be no more than 20% above, and no less than 20% below the average local cost.

3
Follow all grant requirements.

If you are approved for a grant through the Ida Business Assistance Program, program staff will explain all the rules and reporting steps.

The program will not provide grant funds for items purchased before your application date. Do not buy any items you plan to use grant funds to pay for until after you submit your full application.

Resources

Translated fact sheets
Find printable fact sheets about the Ida Business Assistance Program. Fact sheets are available in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

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