The Department of Environmental Protection this week awarded 45 grants totaling $275,000 to help small businesses cut costs, save energy and reduce pollution under the Small Business Advantage Program.

State Small Business Advantage grants provide a 50 percent match of up to $7,500 for equipment or processes that reduce energy consumption and promote pollution prevention while increasing profitability. The program has awarded more than $1 million to more than 400 recipients across the state in the last two years.

The next grant application cycle for Small Business Advantage Program will open July 1.

A full list of grants awarded in available online and more information about the program visit the Small Business Advantage Program webpage.

12/23/2005