To encourage the shared prosperity of all Pennsylvanians by supporting good stewardship and sustainable development initiatives across our commonwealth.
The grant program focuses on supporting environmental site assessment and remediation work on former industrial sites. It offers both grants and low-interest loans to fund Phase I, II, and III environmental assessments, along with the remediation of hazardous substances. Funding amounts can reach up to $200,000 for environmental assessments and up to $1 million for remediation efforts. The financial terms are favorable, featuring interest rates of 2%, repayment terms up to 5 years for assessments, and up to 15 years for remediation projects. Applicants for these grants and loans are required to provide a 25% match for their projects.