There are many opportunities available to fund environmental or energy related projects that will improve the bottom line for your business. Let EMAP help you see if any grant, loan, or other incentive programs exist that meet your funding needs.

• Pollution Prevention & Energy Efficiency
• Storage Tanks
• Water Quality
• Other

For the most up-to-date information on the types and status of various state grant and loan programs visit DEP’s Grants and Loans Resource Center.

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Many of our clients have been successful in obtaining funding to help them finance their business improvements. Read about their accomplishments in Success Stories.

Pollution Prevention & Energy Efficiency
The Small Business Advantage Programoffers grant funds for pollution prevention and energy efficiency upgrades. Under the program, 50% matching grants up to a maximum of $7,500 are available. Check the DEP Grants and Loans Resource Center for current information on when the program is accepting applications.

The Pollution Prevention Assistance Account Loan Programoffers low-interest to help Pennsylvania small businesses implement pollution prevention and/or energy efficiency projects.

The DEP Site Assessment Grant Program will fund up to 80 percent of the cost of the site assessment up to $5,000 for any small business and up to a maximum of $15,000 for multi-DEP-permitted small businesses. For complete information, see the grant amounts and qualifying permits.

Storage Tanks
Pennsylvaniaoffers several programs to help pay for cleaning, remediation and upgrade of storage tanks. For more information, visit thePennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection website.

Underground Storage Tank Upgrade Loan Program
Low-interest loan financing to business owners of regulated underground storage tanks to meet federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) upgrade requirements.

The Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund (USTIF)
This fund will pay claims from eligible UST owners for the costs of cleanup, remediation, and third party damages as a result of a release. This fund, which started in February 1994, is financed through fees assessed to underground storage tank owners or operators."

Water Quality
State funding programsare primarily intended for municipalities, however, some funding is available for industry.

Other
Small Business First Fund
Low-interest loans are provided to small businesses by Pennsylvaniato come into compliance with environmental regulations or to adopt pollution prevention practices. View a list of the area loan organizations for your county and call them to learn more about this loan program.

Funding Opportunity Links:

Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority Financial Assistance

PA DEP Small Business Advantage Grant

PA DEP Grants and Loans Resource Center

U.S. EPA Pollution Prevention Grants

U.S. Department Of Energy Grants Homepage

USDA Rural Assistance Energy Grants

Internal Revenue Service Small Business Tax Information