About Green Technology Grants

Green, and clean, technology focuses on finding renewable and sustainable ways of living. It is especially important in the areas of energy production, earth-friendly products and environmental impacts. Green technology grants produce jobs, help to ensure that businesses are using green practices and that businesses have money to adopt green practices.

North Carolina Green Business Fund

The North Carolina Green Business Fund provides grants of up to $500,000 to small business owners in the state of North Carolina. The grants are given to businesses looking to develop clean energy technologies. The grant focuses on development of biofuels, green building and renewable energy technologies. Organizations must submit green technology proposals, and reviewed for merit in January and February. Information can be obtained at ncscitech.com/scigrants.htm

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

Through the SBIR program, the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, provides grants to businesses with fewer than 500 employees. The grants are given to businesses who are attempting to stimulate technical innovation and can range from $70,000 to $225,000. The website for information is eqa.gov/ncerqa/sbir/.

City of Cleveland Green Technology Business Grant Program

The Green Technology Business Grant is available to both new and current businesses in Cleveland, Ohio, which focus on green technology initiatives. The grant also hopes to stimulate Cleveland's economy through the creation of new jobs, as the grant recipient must hire at least five new employees in the grant's three year life. Information can be found at city.cleveland.oh.us/cind_images/ED/GreenTech.pdf