Forms and Publications

Before downloading and filling out any form(s), please talk to a Ben Franklin staff member. We can assist you with filling out the appropriate one for your situation. Go to About Us > Service Area to find the staff member and office in your area.

Forms

Company Proposal	Forms used to evaluate a company request for direct funds (MS Word).
Energy Proposal	Forms used to evaluate a company request for energy funds (MS Word).
Center of Excellence	Forms used to evaluate a request to fund a Center of Excellence (MS Word).
Investment Summary – Guidance	Guidelines and assistance for filling out an investment summary of your company (PDF).
Sample Investment Summary	A sample template for guidance while filling out an investment summary of your company (PDF).
Investment Summary Template	A template for filling out an investment summary for your company (MS Word).
Innovation Adoption Grant	Forms used to evaluate a request to fund an Innovation Adoption Grant (MS Word).
Translational Research	Forms used to evaluate a request to fund an Energy Translational Research Project (MS Word).
Erie Innovation Investment Fund	This funding opportunity is a partnership with the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority that provides Erie County, PA tech-based entrepreneurs and small manufacturers access to local investment capital.

Publications

Company Handbook	Basic information about the Challenge Grant Program for participating clients (PDF).
BF Guidelines	Ben Franklin program guidelines (PDF).
Shale Gas Innovation Center	Find out about the Marcellus Shale Gas Innovation and Commercialization Center.