EMA Mini-Grant Program

EMA Mini-Grant Program is sponsored by Energy & Manufacturing in Appalachia (EMA). EMA offers mini-grants to support small and medium manufacturers in the Appalachian region. These reimbursement grants help offset investment costs for projects that engage with the energy supply chain and/or implement energy cost-reduction strategies.

Energy & Manufacturing in Appalachia (EMA) This initiative provides technical assistance and business support to small and medium manufacturers and enterprises seeking to expand business, production and jobs in the energy industry. Helping Manufacturers Grow into the Energy Supply Chains Learn more about these supply chains with reports, events, videos and more to take advantage of market opportunities.

A mini-grant of up to $10,000 is available to reimburse companies for projects that support market development opportunities. In 15 minutes, get a report on where you should focus your energy strategies. Energy Efficient Factory Toolkit Determine your baseline emissions and create a plan to achieve reduction goals.

There are millions of dollars in available grants and tax incentives. Identify which ones are the best fit with the largest ROI. Compute the Greenhouse Gas Emissions through your facilities and operations.

Helping Manufacturers Embrace Energy Manufacturing companies also need to walk-the-talk on the net zero pathway as they expand manufacturing in these industries, and reinvest money from saved energy in business and workers. EMA helps with these initiatives through emissions reductions assessments and implementation strategies that increase efficiency and reduce production costs.

The Appalachian region of 156 counties of Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia has been central in the coal energy sector which powered American manufacturing might, and to the natural gas industry which is now a cornerstone of America’s energy independence. EMA was established to help small and medium manufacturers be a part of this Energy Economy.

This program is managed by Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) organizations from five Appalachian states. The activities and intended outcomes of EMA align with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) MEP and its mission to enhance the productivity and technological performance of U.S. manufacturing.

This energy economy vision builds on the competitive assets of the region and looks to create an Appalachian Decarbonization Hub with key elements that will include: Power Generation & Management Manufacturers should connect with their local MEP Point of Contact to learn more about EMA opportunities: Catalyst Connection (southwestern part of PA MEP) treed@catalystconnection.

org Johnstown Area Regional Industries (JARI) IMC (central part of PA MEP) MANTEC (south central part of PA MEP) MRC (central east part of PA MEP) NEPIRC (northeastern part of PA MEP) NWIRC (northwestern part of PA MEP) dmcdermott@manufacturingsuccess. org david. carrick@mail.

wvu. edu AMT (part of New York MEP) Funding for this initiative was provided through the following grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC): Manufacturing the New Energy Economy in Appalachia – ARISE Grant Tri-State Net Zero – POWER Grant ShalePOWER 2.

0: Supporting Appalachian Businesses to Diversify into the Shale-Manufacturing Sectors This initiative is targeted to the following 156 counties across five states in Appalachia: Maryland – Allegheny, Garrett, and Washington New York – Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, and Tompkins Pennsylvania – Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Bradford, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Carbon, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Luzerne, Lycoming, McKean, Mercer, Mifflin, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Pike, Potter, Schuylkill, Snyder, Somerset, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Venango, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Westmoreland, Wyoming Ohio – Adams, Ashtabula, Athens, Belmont, Brown, Carroll, Clermont, Columbiana, Coshocton, Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mahoning, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Vinton, Washingtons – Barbour, Berkeley, Boone, Braxton, Brooke, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Fayette, Gilmer, Grant, Greenbrier, Hampshire, Hancock, Hardy, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Marion, Marshall, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Mineral, Mingo, Monongalia, Monroe, Morgan, Nicholas, Ohio, Pendleton, Pleasants, Pocahontas, Preston, Putnam, Raleigh, Randolph, Ritchie, Roane, Summers, Taylor, Tucker, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Webster, Wetzel, Wirt, Wood, Wyoming Grants & Technical Assistance Each energy segment has a supply chain of products and services needed to build and maintain a robust ecosystem.

Open one of the supply chain overviews to learn about market, key players, components, and the types of manufacturers that sell to this supply chain. CLICK HERE TO DIVE DEEPER INTO THE INDIVIDUAL ENERGY SEGMENTS. Energy Reports: Access detailed reports on each energy segment.

New reports are released every two weeks—check back regularly for the latest insights!

Natural Gas: Carbon Capture Report AI Data Centers Overview Report Natural Gas: Upstream Report AI Data Centers: Power and Electrical Infrastructure Report AI Data Centers: Advanced Cooling Overview Report Natural Gas: Biogas & Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Report AI Data Centers: Structural Steel Report Natural Gas: Midstream Report Assessments are available to allow manufacturers to identify the best strategies to achieve their unique goals.

Start with this self-assessment to get an idea of the awareness and opportunities in energy. This can lead to a site assessment or other engagement tailored to company needs. Self-Assessment – Energy Manufacturing Economy Assess one of manufacturing’s largest expenses – electricity.

Enter the electric bill information and receive information about ways to lower costs and apply for funding for efficiency projects. Click this link to open the Bill Analyzer tools. There are several assessments and tools available to help a company obtain information and analysis about their current energy usage.

Here are some programs to look at: Energy Assessment – WVU Industrial Assessment Center PennTAP P2/E2 Assessments Industrial Strength Predictive Analytics – Delta Bravo Energy Assessment – CLEAResult Energy efficiency strategies help manufacturing companies to proceed with efficient energy practices and practical cost reduction strategies. The first step is to identify the team of employees to support cost-reduction strategies.

Second, establish a baseline understanding of current energy usage. Third is to identify opportunities to make changes. Fourth is to look at the driving forces for making a change – such as 1) save money with energy efficiency, 2) satisfy requirements by current or potential customers, 3) comply with regulatory standards, 4) be a good community partner.

This will lead to establishing goals and actions for improvement and a way to measure progress. The EMA program developed the The Energy Efficient Factory Toolkit to walk companies through this process. Download it to start your journey or to enhance your current strategies.

Download The Energy Efficient Factory Toolkit State State Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah U.S. Virgin Islands Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Europe Armed Forces Pacific In addition to the The Energy Efficient Factory Toolkit, these resources can provide insight and resources for manufacturing companies: Energy Explained – US Energy Information Administration Electricity Explained – US Energy Information Administration The Business Case for Operating Energy-Efficient Buildings – ENERGY STAR Evaluate the Economics of Energy Efficiency Projects – ENERGY STAR Go on an Energy Saving Treasure Hunt – ENERGY STAR Treasure Map for Manufacturing Plants – ENERGY STAR Checklists of Energy-Saving Measures – ENERGY STAR EnergyStar Industrial Energy Management – ENERGY STAR Start an Energy Program – ENERGY STAR The EMA program has contracted with Subcity to offer the Incentive Finder service at no cost (a $1,000 value).

Eligible manufacturing companies will receive a personalized report from Subcity that identifies the grants and tax incentives that have the biggest ROI and greatest likelihood of success. Subcity can also assist the company to apply for the incentives for an additional fee.

—————————————————————————————————————————– EMA offers mini-grants of up to $10,000 to support manufacturers who engage in a technical assistance project that will assist them to: 1) engage with the energy supply chain and/or 2) implement energy cost-reduction strategies. These are reimbursement grants awarded after the project is completed to help offset some of the investment cost by the company.

Contact Us About Your Project Opportunity —————————————————————————————————————————– Additional Grant and Incentive Opportunities There are additional grant and tax incentive opportunities that a company may qualify depending on various factors (location, industry, business size, ownership type, etc.) Here are some programs to look at: Rural Energy for America Program – US Department of Agriculture Industrial Research and Assessment Center Implementation Grants Energy Efficiency for Everyone August 17, 2026 | Virtual Energy costs are rising, but reducing waste doesn’t have to require major capital investments.

Join this practical training to learn how every employee can help identify energy-saving opportunities, improve operational efficiency, and reduce costs across your facility. You’ll leave with actionable strategies you can put to work immediately to strengthen your company’s bottom line.

This training is virtual and all costs for manufacturing employees is paid for from a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Industrial System Energy Efficiency Development (ISEED) Collaborative Program The Energy Efficient Factory Accelerator Training August 21, 2026 | Virtual Ready to move beyond identifying energy waste?

This interactive half-day workshop gives manufacturing leaders the tools to build a practical energy efficiency strategy. Learn how to establish a baseline, identify high-impact opportunities, set measurable goals, and create an actionable plan that reduces energy costs while improving operational performance. Participants leave with a toolkit and implementation roadmap they can begin using immediately.

This training is virtual and all costs for manufacturing employees is paid for from a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Industrial System Energy Efficiency Development (ISEED) Collaborative Program . Energy Efficiency for Everyone: Energy Waste Reduction Seminar September 9, 2026 | Virtual Energy efficiency is everyone’s responsibility.

This hands-on training helps manufacturing teams identify where energy is being wasted, understand how everyday decisions impact operating costs, and uncover practical ways to improve efficiency. Learn proven strategies to reduce waste, lower energy expenses, and strengthen your facility’s performance without major capital investment.

This training is virtual and all costs for manufacturing employees is paid for from a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Industrial System Energy Efficiency Development (ISEED) Collaborative Program Energy Efficiency for Everyone: Factory Waste Reduction Workshop September 18, 2026 | Catalyst Connection | 4501 Lytle Street, Building A, Pittsburgh, PA 15207 Energy is one of the few manufacturing costs you can actively control.

This practical workshop shows employees at every level how to identify energy waste, improve efficiency across key systems, and make everyday changes that reduce costs. Walk away with actionable tools and strategies that can help your facility improve performance and uncover significant energy savings without major capital investment.

This training is in-person and all costs for manufacturing employees is paid for from a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Industrial System Energy Efficiency Development (ISEED) Collaborative Program The Energy Efficient Factory Accelerator Training October 9, 2026 | Catalyst Connection | 4501 Lytle Street, Building A, Pittsburgh, PA 15207 Identifying energy waste is only the beginning.

This interactive accelerator workshop helps manufacturing leaders turn ideas into action with a structured plan to reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs, and improve facility performance. Leave with practical tools, baseline assessments, and an implementation roadmap you can begin using immediately to drive measurable results.

This training is in-person and all costs for manufacturing employees is paid for from a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Industrial System Energy Efficiency Development (ISEED) Collaborative Program .

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Connecting with Energy & Manufacturing The Energy & Manufacturing in Appalachia initiative supports small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in eligible counties to expand business, production, and jobs in energy supply chains and reduce costs through factory efficiencies.

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