RISE PA Small Award Track (SAT) Grant Program

RISE PA Small Award Track (SAT) Grant Program is sponsored by Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP). Provides grants to small and mid-sized manufacturers in Pennsylvania for projects that reduce industrial sector emissions through electrification, efficiency improvements, and other sustainable practices.

Supporting Economic Development and Pollution Reduction Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) is a $396 million statewide industrial decarbonization grant program funded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grants.

The purpose of this program is to offer grants for small-, medium-, and large-scale decarbonization projects at industrial facilities to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and co-pollutant emissions by promoting investment into emissions reduction equipment and technology and energy efficiency upgrades.

As a flagship, first-in-the-country endeavor, RISE PA will deliver real economic and environmental benefits to Pennsylvania residents and position the Commonwealth as a national climate leader. By funding innovative projects, RISE PA has the potential to eliminate millions of tons of GHG emissions, create thousands of good-paying jobs, and increase Pennsylvania’s manufacturing competitiveness.

Eligible projects must reduce industrial sector emissions through industrial electrification, efficiency and process emissions reductions, switching to low-carbon fuels, installing on-site renewable energy, utilizing carbon capture and storage, and reducing fugitive emissions from natural gas and oil systems and coal mining.

In addition to fighting the climate crisis and reinvigorating industry, these investments will help reduce air pollution across the Commonwealth while creating good jobs and a durable career pipeline for workers.

Round 2 Awards Announcement Supporting Small to Mid-Sized Manufacturers ##### **Energy and Operational Assessments** Our team of expert technical advisors can provide your facility with NO-COSTPollution Prevention & Energy Efficiency (P2/E2) Assessmentsthat can help identify opportunities to lower your environmental impact and operational expenses.

We can help you identify waste reduction opportunities and implement energy-efficient technologies to enhance your operations. Our focus is on both immediate savings and long-term sustainability, ensuring you stay competitive. These assessments act as the first step in getting support from the RISE PA program.

If you have not scheduled your assessment with our team, contact PennTAP today to get started! ##### **Grant Funding for Implementation** PennTAP is the administrator of the RISE PA Small Award Track (SAT) grant program. By funding innovative projects, RISE PA has the potential to eliminate millions of tons of GHG emissions, create thousands of good-paying jobs, and increase Pennsylvania’s manufacturing competitiveness.

Eligible projects must reduce industrial sector emissions through industrial electrification, efficiency and process emissions reductions, switching to low-carbon fuels, installing on-site renewable energy, utilizing carbon capture and storage, and reducing fugitive emissions from natural gas and oil systems and coal mining.

Between 2025 and 2029, the RISE PA SAT grant program will award $40 million to small and mid-sized manufacturers to implement eligible projects throughout Pennsylvania. Funding will be awarded over the course of multiple funding rounds, with three application cycles expected per year for the duration of the program. **Application Deadlines & Awards** _Applications_**Round 5 is open September 15-December 15, 2026**.

View a suggested timeline and checklist for the application process here. **Important:** To be eligible to apply, you must have a completed site assessment. Schedule your assessment here.

_Awards_Click here to view Round 1 Awards. Click here to view Round 2 Awards.

##### **Small to Mid-Sized Manufacturers (SMM)*** * The site requesting funds must have manufacturing processes occurring at the assessed manufacturing facility * Fewer than 500 employees at the manufacturing facility * Project costs between $50K and $1M ##### **Other Entities**** * Property managers of manufacturing facilities may complete the application on behalf of the manufacturer seeking RISE PA SAT funding, provided the facility and project are eligible and all application materials are completed.

The RISE PA SAT program may only award funds to a manufacturing facility. * Senior leadership at the manufacturing facility must provide written support for the project and commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. * Roles and responsibilities must be clearly outlined in the Monitoring, Measurement, and Verification (MMV) Narrative and signed by both the applicant and the manufacturing facility’s senior leadership.

*Manufacturing is defined as an entity that engages in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products, assembled goods or assembled component parts of manufactured products, or like-new rebuilt goods. Eligible Applicants that are not SMMs cannot apply for the Small-scale Award Track (SAT), regardless of Total Project Cost (TPC).

** As of September 2025, third parties such as Energy-as-a-Service and Sustainability-as-a-Service companies are not permitted to apply on behalf of a manufacturing facility seeking RISE PA SAT funding. If applicants require support with completing RISE PA SAT applications, please contact the PennTAP RISE PA team.

If qualified to do so (see Appendix E of the RISE PA SAT grant guidelines), these entities may continue to complete the technical assessment report for applicants. Grantee must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) as required by 2 CFR Part 25 and 2 CFR 200. 332(a)(1).

Subrecipients are not required to complete full System for Award Management (SAM) registration to obtain a UEI. Information regarding obtaining a UEI is available at sam. gov and in EPA’s General Term and Condition “System for Award Management and Universal Identifier Requirements” of the pass-through entity’s agreement with the EPA.

The Pennsylvania State University intends to make awards to recipients through Subaward agreements. These Subawards will be cost reimbursable and contain required flow down terms and conditions from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The Pennsylvania State University will retain ultimate control and responsibility for the project, and the subrecipient will be bound by these conditions and any other requirements applicable in the performance of the project. These terms will be non-negotiable. All subrecipients shall maintain current registration in theSystem for Award Managementat all times during the project.

Base grants cover 50% of the total project costs, up to max $500K.

##### **Applicable Project Types** Projects submitted to the SAT must reduce GHG emissions through the installation of one or more of the following technologies: * * Electrification technologies such as low- or zero-carbon process heat systems, electric heat pumps, and other heating systems based on electricity * Energy efficiency technologies, including those that reduce direct fuel or electricity use, such as thermal storage, waste heat recovery, industrial heat pumps, combined heat and power (CHP) systems; utilize insulation, sensors or controls, deploy smart energy management systems, or other advanced energy efficiency technologies * Industrial process emission technologies, and waste reduction technologies such as those that reduce waste in industrial applications, including advanced recycling approaches * Fugitive emissions reduction technologies such as regenerative thermal oxidizers and ventilation air systems * Fuel switching technologies that enable the transition to low carbon fuels such as fluidized bed biomass furnaces, solar-thermal heating systems, clean hydrogen and direct reduced iron shaft furnaces designed or retrofitted for hydrogen-based reduction * On-site renewable energy technologies such as solar photovoltaic systems, wind turbines, micro-hydropower, or geothermal; a.

Note:Only the portion of a renewable energy system generating electricity that is required on-site at the SMM will be eligible for funding * Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies such as flue gas carbon capture systems or calcium looping carbon dioxide capture systems * Other technology that reduces industrial GHG emissions, as determined by RISE PA Round 5 is open September 15 - December 15, 2026.

Required Application Materials The following materials are required to complete the RISE PA SAT Application process. Closely review the guidelines and sample application materials prior to beginning your application as additional documentation may be required.

* * Completed RISE PA SAT application * Technical Assessment Report * Completed Detailed Budget Form * Itemized project quotes * 12 consecutive months of utility bills * Equipment specification sheets or technical design and engineering documents * Simplified GHG Emissions Calculator for baseline emissions and project emissions reductions * Other forms as applicable, see grant guidelines **RISE PA SAT Program Virtual Office** The PennTAP RISE PA team is available to answer your questions about submitting a RISE PA SAT grant program application.

Register now to join an upcoming session of our virtual office hours. **If you are a third-party service**contact the PennTAP RISE PA team here. **If you are a manufacturer interested in a technical assessment report for the RISE PA SAT application**contact PennTAP here.

**If you are a manufacturer interested in applying for the RISE PA SAT program**contact the PennTAP RISE PA team here. Application Prerequisites _Who will complete your Technical Assessment Report? _ In addition to PennTAP, there are several other organizations who are partnering with RISE PA to carry out no-cost or low-cost technical assessments or who can direct you to a Qualified Assessor.

These include Catalyst Connection, Cadmus Group,and theIndustrial Training Assessment Centers (ITAC). Please see Appendix E of the RISE PA SAT Grant Guidance for more information about what is required for a Technical Assessment Report and who is qualified to carry out an assessment and prepare the report. _Have you considered how your project will meet the RISE PA apprenticeship requirements?

_ Projects funded by a RISE PA SAT award must ensure that not less than 15% of the total labor hours for the construction, alteration, or repair work are performed by qualified apprentices.

Projects must satisfy the apprentice-to-journeyworker ratio requirement such that each SMM owner, contractor, or subcontractor who employs four or more individuals to perform construction, alteration, or repair work with respect to the construction of a project must employ one or more qualified apprentices to perform the work.

Please see the RISE PA SAT Grant Guidance and FAQ documents for more information about meeting this requirement. _Does your itemized project quote(s) include Davis Bacon and Related Acts (prevailing wage)? _ Projects funded by a RISE PA SAT award must comply with Davis Bacon and Related Acts and the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act.

Before completing your application, confirm that all itemized project quotes for the construction or installation of the project include prevailing wage in the labor costs. Grantees will be required to ensure that wages paid directly or through a subcontractor hired to complete the project construction meet prevailing wage requirements. Please see the RISE PA SAT Grant Guidance and FAQ documents for more information.

Olivia Yost, MSc, is the RISE PA Program Manager at PennTAP, where she oversees a statewide initiative that supports energy efficiency and clean technology upgrades for small manufacturers across Pennsylvania.

With a strong background in science policy, grant administration, and program management, Olivia oversees all aspects of PennTAP’s RISE PA program and is especially focused on building strong relationships with local partners and businesses across the state to maximize the impact and reach of the RISE PA program. Olivia is always happy to connect—her goal is to make your RISE PA experience as stress-free and straightforward as possible!

To learn more about how PennTAP and RISE PA can help your business, contact our team.