The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is again accepting applications for its Small Business Advantage Grant Program to aid small businesses looking to conserve energy and prevent pollution, according to State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129)
Under the program, businesses can apply for a 50 percent matching grant of up to $9,500 for taking actions to promote implementation of pollution prevention and energy-efficiency practices. Applicants must be a for-profit corporation, limited liability corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship or other legal entity with 100 or fewer full-time employees. The grant-supported project must be in a Pennsylvania facility owned by the applicant and must save the business at least 25 percent, plus $750 annually as a direct result of implementing the grant supported project. All grant projects must be completed by June 30, 2013.
The application deadline is Sept. 26. Eligible applications will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. For more information about the grants or to apply, visit Cox’s website, hover over the “State Programs and Services” link on the left-hand side and click on the “Small Business Advantage Program” link.