Opportunity ID: 357929
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RD-RUS-HECG25 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | High Energy Cost Grants |
| 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 6 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 29, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 29, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Special district governments 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 City or township governments Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Individuals Private 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 awards 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 a notice of funding opportunity, subject to appropriation, 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: | RUS High Energy Cost Grant Program website |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RD-RUS-HECG25 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | High Energy Cost Grants |
| 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 6 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 29, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 29, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Special district governments 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 City or township governments Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Individuals Private 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 awards 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 a notice of funding opportunity, subject to appropriation, 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: | RUS High Energy Cost Grant Program website |
| 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 |
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| 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 | PKG00289833 | Dec 30, 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 | View |
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