Opportunity Information: Apply for RD RUS HECG2014

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) of the USDA is offering up to 7 million in competitive grants for the fiscal year 2014. This funding aims to assist rural communities facing extremely high energy costs, defined as those where average annual residential energy expenditures exceed 275 percent of the national average. Eligible uses for the grant funds include acquiring, constructing, or improving energy generation, transmission, or distribution facilities. Projects focusing on both on-grid and off-grid renewable energy, as well as energy efficiency and conservation initiatives, are also acceptable. However, grant funds cannot be used for preparing applications, paying utility bills, fuel purchases, or routine maintenance, nor for any equipment, structures, or real estate not directly tied to community energy services. The notice details eligibility criteria, application requirements, and information on obtaining application materials.

  • The Utilities Programs in the business and commerce community development energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.859 Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Jun 24, 2014 and posted on Jun 25, 2014.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 1, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
  • Eligible applicants include: Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses City or township governments County governments.
  • Also open to 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.
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