The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering up to $10 million in competitive grants through the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) to assist communities facing extremely high energy costs. Eligible projects include acquiring, constructing, or improving energy facilities for communities with residential energy expenditures exceeding 275% of the national average. The grants support on-grid/off-grid renewable energy projects, energy efficiency initiatives, and conservation projects. Projects must benefit communities collectively, not individual households or businesses. Funding cannot be used for application preparation, operating costs, or non-energy-related purchases.
Opportunity ID: 333294
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RD-RUS-HECG21 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assistance to High Energy Cost Communities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.859 — Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 04, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 04, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 06, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 06, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Individuals State governments County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Independent school districts Special district 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 |
| 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. |
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 $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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Homepage for the USDA High Energy Cost Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Robin L Meigel
Finance Specialist Phone 202 720 9452 Email:robin.meigel@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 333294 Full Announcement-USDA RUS HECG FY21 FOA -> FY2021 Funding Opportunity Announcement RD-RUS-HECG21 published May 4 2021.pdf
Folder 333294 Other Supporting Documents-USDA RUS HECG FY21 -> RD Form RD 400-1.pdf
Folder 333294 Other Supporting Documents-USDA RUS HECG FY21 -> FY2021 Environmental Questionnaire.pdf
Folder 333294 Other Supporting Documents-USDA RUS HECG FY21 -> FY2021 Application Guide published May 4 2021.pdf
Folder 333294 Other Supporting Documents-USDA RUS HECG FY21 -> RUS Form 266 Assurance Agreement Civil Rights.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Robin L Meigel Finance Specialist Phone 202 720 9452 Email: robin.meigel@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.859 | PKG00266913 | May 04, 2021 | Jul 06, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
333294 SF424_Mandatory_2_0-2.0.pdf
333294 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
333294 Mandatory_SF424D-1.1.pdf
333294 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
333294 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
333294 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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