Opportunity Information: Apply for RD RUS HECG2013
Apply for RD RUS HECG2013
- The Utilities Programs in the business and commerce community development energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "High Energy Cost Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.857 State Bulk Fuel Revolving Fund Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 6, 2013 and posted on Aug 6, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 3, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $8,766,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts.
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Opportunity Summary:
The High Energy Cost Grant Program, managed by the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the USDA, offers up to $7.766 million in fiscal year 2013 for competitive grants aimed at helping communities facing extremely high energy costs. Additionally, there is $1 million available for state entities to set up a revolving fund that supports more affordable fuel purchasing, especially in areas where surface transportation isn't feasible.
Community grant funds can be utilized for acquiring, constructing, extending, or upgrading energy generation, transmission, or distribution facilities in areas where residential energy expenses exceed 275 percent of the national average. The revolving fund grants are intended to help facilitate cost-effective fuel purchases for individuals, communities, and businesses in eligible regions.
The announcement includes details on eligibility requirements, application processes, and criteria that RUS will use to determine funding awards. Application materials can be obtained as specified in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the High Energy Cost Grant Program?
The High Energy Cost Grant Program is a competitive grant opportunity managed by the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). It is designed to help communities that face extremely high energy costs.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The notice describes up to $7.766 million available in fiscal year 2013 for competitive community grants. In addition, $1 million is available for state entities to establish a revolving fund intended to support more affordable fuel purchasing.
Are there different types of grants offered in this program?
Yes. The information provided describes two categories: (1) competitive community grants and (2) revolving fund grants for state entities.
What are the community grants intended to support?
Community grant funds can be used to acquire, construct, extend, or upgrade energy generation, transmission, or distribution facilities in eligible areas.
What kinds of energy facilities are eligible under the community grant funds?
The notice states that community grant funds may be used for energy generation, transmission, or distribution facilities, including activities to acquire, construct, extend, or upgrade those facilities.
What is the eligibility threshold related to residential energy expenses?
To use community grant funds as described, the eligible areas are those where residential energy expenses exceed 275 percent of the national average.
What are revolving fund grants meant to do?
The revolving fund grants are intended to help facilitate cost-effective fuel purchases for individuals, communities, and businesses in eligible regions.
Who can receive the revolving fund grants?
Based on the information provided, the revolving fund grants are available for state entities to set up a revolving fund that supports more affordable fuel purchasing.
Why does the notice mention places where surface transportation is not feasible?
The $1 million revolving fund component is described as focusing on more affordable fuel purchasing, especially in areas where surface transportation is not feasible.
Is this funding competitive?
Yes. The fiscal year 2013 community grant funding is described as being awarded through competitive grants.
What agency administers this grant program?
The program is managed by the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the USDA.
What does RUS use to decide which applications receive funding?
The announcement includes the criteria RUS will use to determine funding awards. The specific criteria are referenced as being included in the notice.
Where can applicants get the application materials?
Application materials can be obtained as specified in the notice announcing the opportunity.
Does the announcement include guidance on how to apply?
Yes. The notice states that it includes details on eligibility requirements, the application process, and the criteria used to determine awards.
What types of costs or activities can the revolving fund support?
As described, the revolving fund is meant to support more affordable and cost-effective fuel purchasing for individuals, communities, and businesses in eligible regions.
What is the overall goal of the program?
The overall goal is to help communities experiencing extremely high energy costs, including through infrastructure improvements (community grants) and through mechanisms that enable more affordable fuel purchasing (revolving fund grants).
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