Small businesses looking to improve their energy efficiency, reduce pollution, and cut operating costs are invited to apply for grant funding through the Small Business Advantage Grant Program from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. 

The program provides reimbursement grants ranging from 50-80% of eligible project costs to Pennsylvania small businesses to upgrade or replace equipment or supplies, improve processes, or reduce runoff into affected waterways. 

“Improving energy efficiency is a great way for our local businesses to reduce their operating costs, but oftentimes the initial upfront costs can make these upgrades out of reach for small businesses,” said state Senator Carolyn Comitta, who serves as minority chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. “That’s where the Small Business Advantage Grant can help. I encourage any local business looking to make these upgrades to apply for the program as we work to reduce costs and our energy use.”

Maximum grant award amounts will vary from up to $7,500 to up to $12,000, based on the environmental impact of the project and whether the project location is in an Environmental Justice Area in Pennsylvania.

For more information on the program, grant guidelines, and application information, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s website.