Assistance to High Energy Cost Communities
The summary for the Assistance to High Energy Cost Communities grant is detailed below.
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Assistance to High Energy Cost 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 the average annual residential expenditure for hoe 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 gran application, operating costs, or for the purchase of any equipment, structures, or real estate not directly associated with the provision of community energy services.
| Federal Grant Title: | Assistance to High Energy Cost Communities |
| Federal Agency Name: | Rural Utilities Service (USDA-RUS) |
| Grant Categories: | Business and Commerce Community Development Energy |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RD-RUS-HECG21 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 10.859 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | July 6th, 2021 |
| Original Application Deadline: | July 6th, 2021 |
| Posted Date: | May 4th, 2021 |
| Creation Date: | May 4th, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | September 16th, 2021 |
| Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $3,000,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $100,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | May 4th, 2021 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Individuals - For-profit organizations other than small businesses - Small businesses - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on 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 award 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.
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- Homepage for the USDA High Energy Cost Grant Program
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Robin L Meigel
Finance Specialist
Phone 202 720 9452
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