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RISE PA Small-scale Award Track (Round 3) is a grant from the Pennsylvania Tech-Transfer Assistance Program (PennTAP) / RISE PA that funds decarbonization projects at small and mid-sized Pennsylvania manufacturers. Drawn from a $40 million program pool, eligible facilities can receive 50% of total project costs, up to $500,000, for projects totaling between $50,000 and $1 million.
Eligible applicants are Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities with fewer than 500 full-time employees whose projects reduce greenhouse gas emissions through electrification, efficiency improvements, low-carbon fuels, on-site renewable energy, carbon capture, or reduced fugitive emissions. Round 3 applications opened January 15, 2026, with a deadline of April 15, 2026.
PennTAP provides no-cost energy assessments and expert guidance throughout the application process.
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RISE PA Small-scale Award Track Grant Application Open for Round 3 - PennTAP Commitment to Sustainability 60th Anniversary Celebration Home > Stories > RISE PA Small-scale Award Track Grant Application Open for Round 3 RISE PA Small-scale Award Track Grant Application Open for Round 3 Applications for Round 3 of the Small-scale Award Track for the RISE PA grant opened on January 15, 2026.
The application deadline for Round 3 is April 15, 2026. Through the RISE PA grant program , PennTAP secured $40 million dedicated to helping small and mid-sized Pennsylvania manufacturers reduce energy use, lower costs and emissions, and invest in long-term sustainability. You could receive 50% of the cost of a decarbonization project, up to $500,000.
A no-cost energy assessment will identify savings for your facility– schedule your assessment soon with PennTAP (or another qualified assessor) to assure you meet the application deadline. You’ll enjoy long-term energy cost savings, freeing up resources for other priorities and boosting your overall competitiveness. You are a Pennsylvania manufacturing facility with fewer than 500 full-time employees.
Your total project cost is between $50K-$1M. Your project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions through electrification, efficiency improvements, low-carbon fuels, on-site renewable energy, carbon capture, or reducing fugitive emissions. Guidance & Support Available from PennTAP Expert guidance to navigate the application process and strengthen your grant impact ( Complete the contact form here to connect with the PennTAP RISE PA team .)
A no-cost site assessment and Technical Assessment Report to fulfill application requirements (Allow 2 weeks to schedule your assessment and approximately 6-8 weeks to receive your report. If you’ve completed P2/E2 assessment within the past two years, it will likely fulfill the requirement. Check with your PennTAP Technical Advisor.)
Weekly virtual office hours beginning February 18 ( Get details and register here .) Guidance from a dedicated Program Manager and a regional Technical Advisor in your area Learn more RISE PA here and contact us to confirm your eligibility or get started . Get the latest PennTAP events, webinars, and news delivered to your inbox.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities with fewer than 500 full-time employees; projects must reduce greenhouse gas emissions through electrification, efficiency improvements, renewable energy, or related measures. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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