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The PA Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for its Small Business Advantage Grant Program to fund pollution prevention and energy efficiency projects. Well designed energy efficient or pollution prevention projects can help small businesses cut costs and reduce the risk of potential regulatory problems, while simultaneously protecting the environment. The program closes on September 26^th or when all funds have been awarded. Funds will be awarded on a first come-first served basis.

The grant program provides up to 50 percent of project cost, to a maximum of $9,500, to enable a small business to adopt or acquire energy efficient or pollution prevention equipment or processes. These are reimbursement grants, meaning the business owner will have to pay the full amount of the project, then submit receipts to the DEP for reimbursement of ½ the costs or $9,500, whichever is less.

For more information, visit DEP’s Small Business Advantage Grant Program webpage.

We strongly encourage businesses in the River Town region to take advantage of this program. Every dollar that is not spent on wasted energy can go into improving and growing your businesses. If you would like to discuss a potential project or need help preparing your application, please contact Lindsay Baxter at Pennsylvania Environmental Council at 412-481-9400 or lbaxter@pecpa.org.