Opportunity ID: 324819
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RD-RUS-HECG20 |
| 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 4 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Independent school districts State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Individuals Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals may apply on behalf of unincorporated community organizations. Awards will not be made directly to individuals. Eligible applicants also include 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 $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 home 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 grant 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RD-RUS-HECG20 |
| 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 4 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Independent school districts State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Individuals Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals may apply on behalf of unincorporated community organizations. Awards will not be made directly to individuals. Eligible applicants also include 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 $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 home 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 grant 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 |
Related Documents
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 | PKG00258608 | Feb 27, 2020 | Apr 27, 2020 | View |