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Discover How PennTAP Helps PA Businesses Thrive
Explore how PennTAP helps businesses across Pennsylvania grow and succeed through technical assistance and sustainable solutions.
Our success stories showcase real-world examples of companies that have improved efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced operations with PennTAP’s expert guidance. Learn how these partnerships create lasting impacts, driving economic and environmental benefits across the state. 
Pennsylvania Food Manufacturers Drive Innovation through PennTAP Connections
January 23, 2026
Penn State’s Food Innovation & Product Design capstone course allows students to tackle real-world product development challenges for PA-based food and beverage manufacturers. PennTAP makes connections to businesses who can benefit from student talent and the state-of-the-art facilities.
RISE PA Small-scale Award Track Grant Application Open for Round 3
January 20, 2026
Applications for Round 3 of the Small-scale Award Track for the RISE PA grant opened on January 15, 2026. The application deadline for Round 3 is April 15, 2026. Small to mid-sized manufacturers could receive 50% of the cost of a decarbonization project and enjoy long-term energy cost savings.
RISE PA: Transformative Funding for Small Manufacturers through 2029
December 8, 2025
The Small Award Track (SAT) of the RISE PA grant program is an historic opportunity for small manufacturers, the backbone of Pennsylvania's manufacturing sector. Learn how it could help you realize significant energy savings and boost competitiveness.
Impact Through Innovation: A Legacy Empowering Pennsylvania Businesses
November 13, 2025
For six decades, PennTAP has been a catalyst for economic growth, environmental stewardship, and technological advancement across Pennsylvania. Reflecting on its 60th year, PennTAP is celebrating growing statewide impact and a leadership role in one of Pennsylvania’s most significant grant programs.
RISE PA Update: What to Know About the Application & Awards Timeline
November 13, 2025
RISE PA is an opportunity for PA manufacturers to improve operational efficiency with up to $500K in funding. As administrator of the small award track grant distribution, PennTAP is sharing critical information here to help applicants manage the process and timeline.
RISE PA Round 2 Open Now: Big Opportunities for Small- to Mid-Sized Manufacturers
October 27, 2025
Applications are now open for Round 2 of RISE PA, a $396 million statewide grant program helping PA manufacturers cut energy costs and emissions. Administered by PennTAP, the Small Award Track offers up to $500,000 for projects that improve efficiency, electrification, and renewable energy.
Student Experts Strengthen PennTAP Services Across Pennsylvania
September 23, 2025
This fall, PennTAP is proud to highlight three graduate assistants whose expertise is helping expand PennTAP’s technical assistance and sustainability efforts statewide.
Advancing Therapy Through Gaming
August 19, 2025
Rich McCracken, a retired lab technician and substitute teacher from Clearfield County, created Stackable 3D Tic Tac Toe, a therapeutic game board designed to support motor skill recovery and strategic thinking.
Sowing Sustainable Solutions: PennTAP Helps a Grain Farm Grow Smarter
July 30, 2025
Powell Grain Farms, Inc., a family-owned grain operation in Mercer County, was planning to invest in new grain-drying equipment to improve efficiency and reduce energy use. PennTAP assisted with an energy assessment for the USDA REAP grant.