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Eligible: Businesses, Education, Individuals, Local Government, Nonprofits, Public Agencies, Special Purpose Districts, Tribes

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$100,000 - $3,000,000

High Energy Cost Grants

From US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces a notice of funding opportunity, subject to appropriation, of up to $10 million in competitive grants to assist communities with extremely high energy costs. The grant funds may be used to acquire, construct, or improve energy generation, transmission, or distribution facilities serving communities where the average annual residential expenditure for home energy exceeds 275% of the national average. Eligible projects also include on-grid and off-grid renewable energy projects and the implementation of energy efficiency and energy conservation projects for eligible communities.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      High Energy Cost Grants

    • Source

      US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $10,000,000

    • Number of Awards

      10

    • Award Range

      $100,000 - $3,000,000

    • Cost Share

      No

    • Status

      Active

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Businesses, Education, Individuals, Local Government, Nonprofits, Public Agencies, Special Purpose Districts, Tribes

    • Sector

      Energy Efficiency, Energy Infrastructure, Renewable Energy

    • Activity

      Efficiency Improvements, Energy Efficiency Improvements, Financial Assistance, Planning, Program Implementation, Program Management, Research & Development

    • Eligibility

      Grants are for projects that serve an eligible community; grants are not for the benefit of individuals or a single business. Individuals may apply on behalf of entities not yet incorporated but awards will not be made directly to individuals. Applicants must be located in the United States, a U.S. Territory or other area authorized by law to participate in programs of the Rural Utilities Service or under the Rural Electrification Act.

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

  • Important Dates

    • Application Close Date

      Feb 28, 2025

  • Resources & Contacts

    • Contact

      Robin L Meigel, Finance Specialist, Phone 202 720 9452
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