West Chester, Pa (September 26, 2024) – Small businesses that are looking to improve energy efficiency, reduce their waste, and cut costs can apply now for grant funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced.
The Small Business Advantage Grant Program provides reimbursement grants ranging from 50-80 percent of eligible project costs to Pennsylvania small businesses to upgrade or replace equipment or supplies, improve processes, or reduce runoff into affected waterways.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, making up 99.6 percent of businesses in Pennsylvania and this grant program can help them make improvements that benefit both our environment and their bottom lines,” said Comitta, who serves as minority chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. “I encourage our small businesses to take advantage of this program as it can help offset the upfront costs of important upgrades that have economic benefits while leading us to a more sustainable future.”
Lighting, HVAC, boiler, and digital x-ray upgrades are the most common project types funded by the Small Business Advantage Grant, but a wide variety of projects are eligible for funding.
Maximum grant awards vary from $7,500 up to $12,000 based on the environmental impact of the project and whether the project is located within an environmental justice area.
Approximately $1 million in total grants funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For grant program guidelines and application details, please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s website.
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