Friday, July 21, 2017

DEP Accepting Applications For Small Business Energy Efficiency, Pollution Prevention Grants

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for up to $1 million in funding for its Small Business Advantage Grant Program to help fund energy efficiency and pollution prevention projects. (formal notice)
The Program is a first-come, first-served grant program that provides up to 50 percent reimbursement matching grants, up to a maximum of $9,500 for pollution prevention and energy efficiency projects, and up to a maximum of $7,000 for lighting-only projects.
Eligible projects must save the small business a minimum of $500 and at least 25 percent annually in energy consumption or pollution related expenses.
An eligible applicant must have 100 or fewer employees, be a for-profit small business owner and be taxed as a for-profit business located within this Commonwealth. The project to which the grant will apply must be located within the applicant's Commonwealth facility.
For the first time, the application process will be online through the Department of Community and Economic Development's electronic single application website. Paper and faxed applications will no longer be accepted.
For more information, visit DEP’s Small Business Advantage Grant Program webpage or contact DEP’s Small Business Ombudsman Office at 717-772-5160 or send email to: epAdvantageGrant@pa.gov.

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