Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements

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	Federal Grant Title:	Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements
	CFDA Number:	10.868
	CFDA Description:	Rural Energy for America Program
	Federal Agency Name:	Business and Cooperative Programs
	Category of Funding Activity:	Other
	Category Explanation:	Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
	Opportunity Category:	Mandatory
	Funding Opportunity Number:	RDBCP-10-REAP-RES-EEI
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Apr 30, 2010
	Creation Date:	Apr 30, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 30, 2010
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 30, 2010
	Archive Date:	Jul 30, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	2000
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$51,500,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$500,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$1,500
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants are agricultural producers and rural small businesses. All agricultural producers, including farmers and ranchers, who gain 50% or more of their gross income from the agricultural operations are eligible. Small businesses that are located in a rural area can also apply. Rural electric cooperatives may also be eligible to apply. Additional Information on Eligibility: Citizenship - To be eligible, applicants must be individuals or entities at least 51 percent owned by persons who are either: 1) citizens of the United States (U.S.),the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or American Samoa; or 2) legally admitted permanent residents residing in the U.S. Project - The project must be the purchase and installation or construction of a renewable energy system or energy efficiency improvement. Eligible projects include: retrofitting lighting or insulation, or purchasing or replacing equipment with more efficiency units. Eligible renewable energy projects include projects that produce energy from wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, hydro power and hydrogen-based sources. All projects must be located in a rural area, must be technically feasible, and must be owned by the applicant.. Legal authority and responsibility - Each applicant must have, or obtain, the legal authority necessary to carry out the purpose of the grant.
Grant Description: The Rural Energy for America Program will provide funds to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to purchase and install renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements. The grants are awarded on a competitive basis and can be up to 25% of total eligible project costs. Grants are limited to $500,000 for renewable energy systems and $250,000 for energy efficiency improvements. Grant requests as low as $2,500 for renewable energy systems and $1,500 for energy efficiency improvements will be considered. At least 20% of the grant funds awarded must be for grants of $20,000 or less.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-9580.pdf
Grant Announcement Contact: ***For questions in regard to how to apply for this grant program and any other details, please contact the Energy Coordinator for your particular state. The Energy Coordinators list can be referenced in the Federal Register Notice dated April 26, 2010 or you may contact

National Office Representative's [anthony.ashby@wdc.usda.gov; kelley.oehler@wdc.usda.gov]
Similar Government Grants: • REAP-Renewable Energy Systems and Enery Efficiency Improvements; • REAP - Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance; • Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) - Feasibility; • Renewable Energy Feasibility Grants; • Energy Audits and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants