Pollution Prevention Assistance Account (PPAA) Loan Program
The PPAA Loan Program funds Pennsylvania small businesses to adopt technologies and processes that reduce pollution, waste, or energy use, advancing environmental stewardship through scientific improvements.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per 12-month period | 2% fixed interest | Max term: 10 years | Funds up to 75% of eligible project cost
Summary: Low-interest loans for Pennsylvania small businesses to reduce pollution, waste, or energy use via equipment or process improvements.
Key Information: Business must be in PA and have 100 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
Description
The Pollution Prevention Assistance Account (PPAA) Loan Program provides low-interest, fixed-rate loans to small businesses in Pennsylvania for projects that reduce waste, pollution, or energy use. The program, jointly administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), aims to help businesses achieve regulatory compliance and economic savings while advancing environmental stewardship. Eligible projects include equipment purchases and process changes that reduce or reuse raw materials, minimize waste at the source, or significantly lower energy consumption. Common examples include high-efficiency lighting, HVAC upgrades, digital x-ray equipment, and closed-loop water systems.
