Restaurant Grant Alerts / Grant status / Small Business Advantage Grant (2026-2027)
Yes. Open - closes March 19, 2027 (136 days), or earlier if funds are fully committed. This page was last checked against the official program page on November 3, 2026.
Status as of November 3, 2026: Open
| Source channel | State government official website (pa.gov - PA Department of Environmental Protection) |
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| Announced by the funder | 2026-2027 program year; eligible project work starts July 1, 2026 (official page) |
| Retrieved & last checked by us | November 3, 2026 |
| Provider | Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection |
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| Amount | Reimbursement of 50% to 80% of eligible project costs; maximum award from $7,500 up to $12,000, depending on project impact and whether the project is in an Environmental Justice Area |
| Deadline | Closes March 19, 2027, or earlier when funds are fully committed; applications considered first-come, first-served |
| Who can apply | Pennsylvania-based businesses with 100 or fewer full-time employees. The project must improve energy efficiency or reduce pollution or waste, and for most project types must save the business at least $500 and 20% a year in related expenses. Project work must start on or after July 1, 2026 and be completed by June 30, 2027. |
| Application fee | Free |
| Official page | https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dep/programs-and-services/grants-loans-rebates/small-business-ombudsmans-office/small-business-advantage-grant |
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