This grant offered by the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) provides up to $7 million to assist rural communities with exceptionally high energy expenses. Eligible projects include acquiring, constructing, or enhancing energy generation, transmission, or distribution facilities for areas with residential energy costs exceeding 275% of the national average. Projects promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency, and conservation are encouraged. Prohibited uses of funds include utility bill payments, fuel purchases, and non-related equipment acquisitions. The notice outlines eligibility, application guidelines, selection criteria, and instructions for accessing application materials. Deadline to apply is August 1, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 258500
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RD-RUS-HECG2014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.859 — Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 01, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 01, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 31, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Individuals City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Utilities Service |
| Description: | The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces the availability of up to $7 million in Fiscal Year 2014 for 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 with average annual residential expenditure for home energy exceeding 275 percent of the national average. On-grid and off-grid renewable energy projects and implementation of energy efficiency, and energy conservation projects are also eligible. Grant funds may not be used for the preparation of the grant application, or for: payment of utility bills, fuel purchases, routine maintenance or other routine operating costs, or for the purchase of any equipment, structures, or real estate not directly associated with provision of community energy services. This notice describes the eligibility and application requirements, the criteria that will be used by RUS to award funding, and information on how to obtain application materials. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Grant Program Homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Karen Larsen
Management Analyst Phone 2027208787 Email:Karen.Larsen@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 258500 Full Announcement-1 -> HECG NOFA FR 6-2-2014.pdf
Folder 258500 Full Announcement-1 -> HECG Environmental Questionnaire 2014.pdf
Folder 258500 Full Announcement-1 -> Special Instructions for Online Applications 2014.pdf
Folder 258500 Full Announcement-1 -> UEP_HECG_Debarment_certification.pdf
Folder 258500 Full Announcement-1 -> Application Guide for HECG NOFA 2014 Final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Karen Larsen Management Analyst Phone 2027208787 Email: Karen.Larsen@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.859 | PKG00199979 | Jun 25, 2014 | Aug 01, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
258500 SF424_Mandatory_1_2-1.2.pdf
258500 Project-1.0.pdf
258500 Attachments-1.0.pdf
258500 SF424A-1.0.pdf
258500 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
258500 Other-1.0.pdf
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