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The 2022 Small Business Advantage Grant is now accepting applications for $1 million in available funds. This grant is offered through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The purpose of this grant is to provide small businesses in Pennsylvania with grant funds for projects that increase energy efficiency, reduce pollution, or protect our waterways. Many different types of small businesses, from manufacturing to retail to agriculture, may be eligible for funding under this program. Funding is awarded first-come, first served so interested applicants should act fast!

All program documents are available on the Small Business Advantage Grant Website; these documents include details about applicant and project eligibility and an overview of the application process. There is also a link on the website to the online application system used to apply for the grant. Additionally, there are tutorial videos available for everything from an overview of the program to using the Grant Calculator for specific project types.

Fish Sandwich Chronicles: Jim McQuade at Peppi's March 24, 2023
The CEO of Pittsburgh's 7th-largest bank knows exactly what sandwich should bear his name.
Patty Tascarella
PNC invests 40% of $88B Community Benefits Plan in 2022, its first year March 23, 2023
Four-year national initiative debuted Jan. 1, 2022.
Patty Tascarella
The church challenge: Religious properties in flux throughout the East End March 23, 2023
Religious properties throughout the region are at a crossroads.
Tim Schooley
U.S. Steel to produce new InduX steel for electric vehicles this summer March 23, 2023
U.S. Steel invested $450 million at Big River Steel.
Paul J. Gough
RoadRunner Recycling, IRALOGIX executives remark on navigating current headwinds March 23, 2023
Innovation Works Inc. and the downtown office of Ernst & Young LLC hosted the discussion following the release of the two firms' joint annual investment report, which found that 150 Pittsburgh startups secured $1.029 billion in investment deals throughout 2022
Nate Doughty
BrewDog closes Pittsburgh location March 23, 2023
BrewDog, the UK-based bar and restaurant, suddenly closed its East Liberty location.
Mike Larson
Organ transplant changes to impact Pittsburgh region March 23, 2023
The reforms will, according to officials, help make more equitable and transparent a system where there are around 100,000 people waiting for organs and not enough organs or donors.
Paul J. Gough
EY, Pittsburgh's third-biggest accounting firm, announces change at the top March 23, 2023
Darrell Smalley succeeds Leon Hoffman on April 1, becoming the first African American to lead a large accounting office here.
Patty Tascarella
Pirates add upgrades to PNC Park, looking to boost attendance March 23, 2023
Team continues to "evolve the Best Ballpark in America."
Mike Larson
Olympus Energy environmentally certifies wells, pipeline systems March 23, 2023
It's working with Denver-based Project Canary.
Paul J. Gough