Pennsylvania DEP Accepting Applications For $320M RISE PA Program

Highlights

• The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) is accepting applications for its Medium- and Large-scale Award Tracks under the Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) Program, with an application deadline of Aug. 29, 2025.
• RISE PA aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and co-pollutants from the Commonwealth's industrial sector while incentivizing economic growth.
• Eligible projects must achieve at least 20 percent annual facility-wide GHG reductions and can receive a base grant up to 30 percent of total project costs, with a maximum base grant of $20 million for medium-scale and $110 million for large-scale projects. Additional bonuses for projects that meet specific criteria on emissions reduction, labor standards and community benefits can provide up to an additional 30 percent of total project costs.