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High Energy Cost Grants
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| Food, Agriculture & Nutrition |
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USDA |
02-28-2025 | $10.0 M | No Match Required |
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- Expected Number of Awards 10
- Opportunity Type Discretionary
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CFDA
10.859 -- Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities
Description
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. Projects cannot be for the primary benefit of a single household or business. Grant funds may not be used for the preparation of the grant application, operating costs, or for the purchase of any equipment, structures, or real estate not directly associated with the provision of community energy services.
Eligibility
- IHE
- Local Government
- Non-Profit
- Other
- State Government
- Tribal Government
Additional Eligibility Information
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.
Key Date(s)
- December 29, 2024: Last Updated Date
- December 30, 2024: Posted Date
- February 28, 2025: Current Closing Date for Applications
- February 28, 2025: Application Due Date
- March 30, 2025: Application Archive Date
Contact Information
Robin L Meigel
Finance Specialist Phone 202 720 9452