Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces the availability 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 average annual residential expenditure for home energy exceeding 275 percent of the national average. Eligible projects also include on-grid and off-grid renewable energy projects and 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, payment of utility bills, fuel purchases, routine maintenance or other routine operating costs, or for the purchase of any equipment, structures, or real estate not directly associated with provision of community energy services. See the published Notice of Solicitation of Applications which describes the eligibility and application requirements, the criteria that will be used by RUS to award funding, and information on how to obtain application materials.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 01/13/2016 (Archived.)
Program Number
RD-RUS-HECG15
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Utilities Programs
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Number of Awards Available
12
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Individuals may apply on behalf of unincorporated community organizations. Awards will not be made directly to individuals. Eligible applicants also include sole proprietorships, legally-organized for-profit or nonprofit organizations such as, but not limited to, a corporation, association, partnership (including a limited liability partnership), cooperative, or trust. Applicant 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.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
12/14/2015
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Robin Meigel
Finance Specialist
Phone: 202-720-9452
Website Address
http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/high-energy-cost-grants
E-mail Address
Robin.Meigel@wdc.usda.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$10,000,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards range from $50,000.00 to $3,000,000.00
