Burns: Grant opportunity available to farmers, small businesses
Environmental grants to fund energy, pollution control, recycling systems
Rep. Frank Burns July 31, 2019 | 9:08 AM
EBENSBURG, July 31 – State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, is urging small businesses and farmers to apply for grant funding for pollution prevention, energy efficiency and natural resource protection projects.
Eligible projects can include HVAC and boiler upgrades, installation of solar-powered or high-efficiency lighting, solvent recovery and waste recycling systems, and auxiliary power units deployed as anti-idling technology for trucks. Natural resource protection projects can include streambank fencing to keep livestock out of streams and agricultural stormwater systems to reduce sediment in waterways.
“These grants are a great way to help farmers and small business owners make the improvements they need to boost efficiency and reduce costs,” Burns said. “I encourage anyone interested in applying to contact Brittany Blackham in my office to provide assistance in completing the grant application.”
Burns encouraged applicants to file sooner rather than later, as applications are considered on a first-come basis and will be accepted until fiscal year 2019-20 funds are exhausted or April 12, whichever occurs first.
The complete grant application package, which includes step-by-step instructions for completing the online application, as well as all related forms, is available by visiting the DEP Small Business Ombudsman’s Office website at https://bit.ly/2JQp9be.
Burns’ office can be reached at (814) 472-8021.