Applications open November 1 through December 31, 2026, for grants of $25,000 to $50,000 supporting women entrepreneurs across Greater Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, PA — November 3, 2026 — The JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women (JVS Fund) is opening its seventh round of grant funding, continuing its commitment to helping women entrepreneurs build, grow, and scale successful businesses throughout Greater Philadelphia.
Applications are being accepted November 1 through December 31, 2026, with grants ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 available to qualifying women-owned and women-led businesses.
Founded in 2021 by Philadelphia business leader and philanthropist Judith M. von Seldeneck, the JVS Fund was created to help close a persistent gap in access to growth capital for women entrepreneurs. Beyond financial support, the Fund connects recipients with experienced business leaders, strategic guidance, and valuable professional networks to help accelerate their success.
"Philadelphia is home to extraordinary women entrepreneurs with the talent, determination, and vision to build thriving businesses," said Judith M. von Seldeneck, Founder and Chair of Diversified Search Group and founder of the JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women. "What they often need is greater access to the capital and connections that can help them take the next big step. That's exactly why we created this Fund."
Since its founding, the JVS Fund has supported women-owned businesses across a wide range of industries, including technology, manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products, and professional services. Working in collaboration with Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, the Fund continues to strengthen the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem by investing in women whose businesses demonstrate strong potential for growth.
Round 7 builds on that momentum, inviting established women entrepreneurs who are ready to expand their operations, enter new markets, create jobs, or take their businesses to the next level.
Who Is Eligible?
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be majority woman-owned and woman-led.
Be headquartered in one of Southeastern Pennsylvania's five counties: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia.
Have operated for at least two years.
Have generated at least $200,000 in gross revenue in each of the past two years.
Employ at least two full-time staff members.
Be a legally established business with an IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN).
Offer products or professional services with demonstrated potential to scale.
How to Apply
Application period: November 1 – December 31, 2026
Grant awards: $25,000 – $50,000
Application website: www.JVSPhilaFund.com
Eligible businesses are encouraged to apply before the December 31 deadline.
About the JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women
Founded in 2021 by Judith M. von Seldeneck, the JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women is dedicated to advancing women entrepreneurs in Greater Philadelphia through direct grants, business coaching, and access to influential professional networks. The Fund supports established, growth-oriented women-owned businesses, helping them scale, strengthen their operations, and contribute to the region's economic vitality.
Learn more at www.JVSPhilaFund.com or follow @JVSPhilaFund on Instagram.
About Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a leading regional organization supporting innovative, high-growth companies that drive economic development and job creation. Through investment, partnerships, and business support, Ben Franklin helps entrepreneurs build and scale companies throughout the region.
Learn more at partnerswithapurpose.org or follow @bftp_sep.
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