
Pennsylvania Small Business Advantage Grant
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Closed March 13, 2026
The Small Business Advantage Grant provides reimbursement grants ranging from 50% to 80% of eligible project costs to Pennsylvania small businesses to improve energy efficiency or reduce pollution or waste. Maximum grant award amounts will vary from up to $7,500 to up to $12,000, based on the environmental impact of the project and whether the project location is in an Environmental Justice Area in Pennsylvania.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:
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Be a for-profit business and be taxed as a for-profit business in Pennsylvania.
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Have a primary physical location or base of operations in Pennsylvania.
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For trucking projects, the vehicle proposed for retrofit must operate at least 50% of the time in Pennsylvania.
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Be registered to do business in Pennsylvania.
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Have or obtain a Vendor Identification Number (also called an SAP Vendor Number) from the Pennsylvania Office of Budget.
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Have 100 or fewer Full Time Equivalent (FTE) employees for the entire company or companies under common ownership/management.
Terms
Program is open until funds are exhausted.
Application Instructions
Read the Application Guidelines carefully, then apply online at www.esa.dced.state.pa.us.
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Details
Release Date
August 1, 2025
Deadline
March 13, 2026
Financial Instrument
Grant, Cost Share
Maximum Award Amount
$12,000
Updated June 29, 2026
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