Rural Energy for America Program Energy Audit & Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants

Type

Funding

Organization

USDA

Description

Rolling deadline. Provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements. This program helps increase American energy independence by increasing the private sector supply of renewable energy and decreasing the demand for energy through energy efficiency improvements. Over time, these investments can also help lower the cost of energy for small businesses and agricultural producers.

Funding Amount

Unrestricted Grants (up to $500,000)

Matching Funds

Not specified

Geography

National

Eligibility

Agricultural producers with at least 50% of gross income coming from agricultural operations, and
Small businesses in eligible rural areas.

Website

https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/rural-energy-america-…

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