Small businesses looking for help in implementing projects to cut energy costs and reduce pollution can apply for state grants of up to $9,500, according to state Sen. Don White, R-41st.

The Small Business Advantage Grant Program, administered through the state Department of Environmental Protection, helps firms implement measures that save at least 25 percent, with a minimum savings of $750 annually in energy costs.

The program, White noted, provides a 50 percent matching grant of up to $9,500 toward energy efficiency improvements on systems such as lighting, heating, cooling, as well as building insulation projects.

The application deadline is Sept. 26.

Information is available on the Web by going to www.dep.state.pa.us and clicking on the “Small Business Advantage Grant” button, or by calling 717-72-8909.