The Rural Energy for America Program is offering grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses. This grant is for the purpose of purchasing and installing renewable energy systems and implementing energy efficiency improvements. Awarded competitively, these grants can cover up to 25% of total eligible project costs. Funding limits are $500,000 for renewable energy systems and $250,000 for efficiency upgrades. Requests as low as $2,500 for renewable energy and $1,500 for efficiency are considered. Importantly, at least 20% of awarded funds must be allocated to grants of $20,000 or less, ensuring broader accessibility.
Opportunity ID: 47639
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-09-REAP-RES-EEI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.868 — Rural Energy for America Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 29, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $51,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are agricultural producers and rural small businesses. All agricultural producers, including farmers and ranchers, who gain 50% or more of their gross income from the agricultural operations are eligible. Small businesses that are located in a rural area can also apply. Rural electric cooperatives may also be eligible to apply.
Additional Information on Eligibility: Citizenship – To be eligible, applicants must be individuals or entities at least 51 percent owned by persons who are either: 1) citizens of the United States (U.S.),the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Project – The project must be the purchase and installation or construction of a renewable energy system or energy efficiency improvement. Eligible projects include: retrofitting lighting or insulation, or purchasing or replacing equipment with more efficiency units. Eligible renewable energy projects include projects that produce energy from wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, hydro power and hydrogen-based sources. All projects must be located in a rural area, must be technically feasible, and must be owned by the applicant.. Legal authority and responsibility – Each applicant must have, or obtain, the legal authority necessary to carry out the purpose of the grant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: | The Rural Energy for America Program will provide funds to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to purchase and install renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements. The grants are awarded on a competitive basis and can be up to 25% of total eligible project costs. Grants are limited to $500,000 for renewable energy systems and $250,000 for energy efficiency improvements. Grant requests as low as $2,500 for renewable energy systems and $1,500 for energy efficiency improvements will be considered. At least 20% of the grant funds awarded must be for grants of $20,000 or less. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Federal Register |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
***For questions in regard to how to apply for this grant program and any other details, please contact the Energy Coordinator for your particular state. The Energy Coordinators list can be referenced in the Federal Register Notice dated May 26, 2009 or you may contact
Email:anthony.ashby@wdc.usda.gov; kelley.oehler@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 47639 Other Supporting Documents-Forms SF424 1 -> sf424-c.pdf
Folder 47639 Other Supporting Documents-Forms SF424 1 -> sf424-d.pdf
Folder 47639 Other Supporting Documents-Forms SF424 1 -> sf424.pdf
Folder 47639 Other Supporting Documents-RES-EEI Grant 1 -> 1940-20.pdf
Folder 47639 Other Supporting Documents-RES-EEI Grant 1 -> 0400-01.pdf
Folder 47639 Other Supporting Documents-RES-EEI Grant 1 -> ad1049.pdf
Folder 47639 Other Supporting Documents-RES-EEI Grant 1 -> 0400-04.pdf
Folder 47639 Other Supporting Documents-RES-EEI Grant 1 -> 1940qattachmenta-1.pdf
Folder 47639 Other Supporting Documents-RES-EEI Grant 1 -> ad1048.pdf
Folder 47639 Other Supporting Documents-RES-EEI Grant 1 -> ad1047.pdf
Folder 47639 Other Supporting Documents-RES-EEI Grant 1 -> sflll.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | ***For questions in regard to how to apply for this grant program and any other details, please contact the Energy Coordinator for your particular state. The Energy Coordinators list can be referenced in the Federal Register Notice dated May 26, 2009 or you may contact Email: anthony.ashby@wdc.usda.gov; kelley.oehler@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.868 | PKG00012345 | May 29, 2009 | Jul 31, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
47639 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
47639 Mandatory_SF424D-1.1.pdf
47639 SF424C-1.0.pdf
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