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Small Business Advantage Grant

Environmental ProtectionCloses Mar 19, 2027(149 days left)Up to $12,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a Pennsylvania reimbursement grant for small businesses with 100 or fewer employees doing energy efficiency, pollution prevention, or natural resource protection projects. It pays back 50-80% of eligible costs after the project is complete, up to $12,000, and requires cost sharing. Nonprofits and businesses outside Pennsylvania should not bother applying.

Best for
Pennsylvania small businesses with 100 or fewer employees, For-profit businesses doing energy efficiency projects, Businesses in environmental justice areas seeking higher award percentages, Businesses that can cover project costs upfront and share costs
Not for
Nonprofit organizations, Businesses located outside Pennsylvania, Businesses with more than 100 employees
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechMatches your industry (energy, efficiency)
100
Strong Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (business)
86
Strong Match
Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (small business)
84
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies
Award range
Up to $12,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is March 19, 2027. The program runs an annual grant cycle.
Who can apply for this grant?
Small businesses with 100 or fewer employees may apply. Only for-profit businesses and small businesses are listed as eligible applicant types.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Small businesses and for-profit businesses are eligible, but the program details do not publish rules for these specific business structures.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The program does not accept nonprofit applicants; only small businesses and for-profit businesses may apply.

Summary

This grant program provides assistance to small businesses (100 or fewer employees) to undertake energy efficiency, pollution prevention, or natural resource protection projects designed to enhance a small business’s competitiveness while simultaneously improving the environment for Pennsylvania ...

About this grant

This grant program provides assistance to small businesses (100 or fewer employees) to undertake energy efficiency, pollution prevention, or natural resource protection projects designed to enhance a small business’s competitiveness while simultaneously improving the environment for Pennsylvania residents. The program offers small businesses a reimbursement grant ranging from 50% or $7,500 (whichever is less) up to 80% or $12,000 (whichever is less) for eligible project costs. Maximum grant awards vary based on the environmental impact of a project and if it is located in an environmental justice area. Reimbursement after project completion.

Funding type: Grant Award: up to $12,000 Matching: Yes Grant cycle: Annual Funding source: State Population served: Pennsylvania small businesses with 100 or fewer ftes Deadline: 2027-03-19 Source: Pennsylvania's grant directory (pa.gov/grants), listed as accepting applications.

Who can apply

Eligible applicant types: Business

Who may apply: Small Businesses

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