The USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is offering this grant program to assist communities with exceptionally high energy costs and to support state-managed revolving funds for more cost-effective fuel purchases. This grant is for the purpose of alleviating energy burdens and improving access to affordable fuel, particularly in remote areas. Up to $7.766 million is available for communities where average residential energy expenditures exceed 275% of the national average, allowing for the acquisition, construction, or improvement of energy generation, transmission, or distribution facilities. Additionally, up to $1 million is provided to state entities to establish revolving funds, facilitating bulk fuel purchases for individuals, communities, and businesses where surface transportation is limited.
Opportunity ID: 239370
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RD-RUS-HECG2013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | High Energy Cost Grant Program |
| 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: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.857 — State Bulk Fuel Revolving Fund Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 06, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 06, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 03, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 03, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 03, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,766,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Private institutions of higher education County governments State governments Independent school districts Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Utilities Service |
| Description: | The Rural Utilities Service(RUS), an agency of the United StatesDepartment of Agriculture (USDA),announces the availability of up to $7.766 million in fiscal year 2013(FY13) for competitive grants to assist communities with extremely highenergy costs and, up to $1 million in FY13 for competitive grants to state entities to establish and support a revolving fund to provide a more costeffective means of purchasing fuel where the fuel cannot be shipped by means of surface transportation. The grant funds to assist communities with extremely high energy costs may be used to acquire, construct, extend, upgrade, or otherwise improve energy generation, transmission, or distribution facilities serving communities in which the average residential expenditure for home energy exceeds 275 percent of the national average. The grant funds to establish and support a revolving fund must be used to facilitate cost effective fuel purchases for persons, communities, and businesses in eligible areas. This notice describes theeligibility 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 description |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kristi Kubista-Hovis
Senior Policy Advisor Phone 202-720-9545 Email:kristi.kubista-hovis@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The NOFA is for both the High Energy Cost Grant Program and the Bulk Fuel Grant Program (10.859) | Aug 06, 2013 | |
| minor editorial correction. | Aug 06, 2013 | |
| Aug 06, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RD-RUS-HECG2013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | High Energy Cost Grant Program |
| 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: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.857 — State Bulk Fuel Revolving Fund Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 06, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 06, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 03, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 03, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 03, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,766,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Private institutions of higher education County governments State governments Independent school districts Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Utilities Service |
| Description: | The Rural Utilities Service(RUS), an agency of the United StatesDepartment of Agriculture (USDA),announces the availability of up to $7.766 million in fiscal year 2013(FY13) for competitive grants to assist communities with extremely highenergy costs and, up to $1 million in FY13 for competitive grants to state entities to establish and support a revolving fund to provide a more costeffective means of purchasing fuel where the fuel cannot be shipped by means of surface transportation. The grant funds to assist communities with extremely high energy costs may be used to acquire, construct, extend, upgrade, or otherwise improve energy generation, transmission, or distribution facilities serving communities in which the average residential expenditure for home energy exceeds 275 percent of the national average. The grant funds to establish and support a revolving fund must be used to facilitate cost effective fuel purchases for persons, communities, and businesses in eligible areas. This notice describes theeligibility 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 description |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kristi Kubista-Hovis
Senior Policy Advisor Phone 202-720-9545 Email:kristi.kubista-hovis@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RD-RUS-HECG2013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | High Energy Cost Grant Program |
| 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: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.857 — State Bulk Fuel Revolving Fund Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 06, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 03, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 03, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,766,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education County governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Utilities Service |
| Description: | The Rural Utilities Service(RUS), an agency of the United StatesDepartment of Agriculture (USDA),announces the availability of up to $7.766 million in fiscal year 2013(FY13) for competitive grants to assist communities with extremely highenergy costs and, up to $1 million in FY13 for competitive grants to state entities to establish and support a revolving fund to provide a more costeffective means of purchasing fuel where the fuel cannot be shipped by means of surface transportation. The grant funds to assist communities with extremely high energy costs may be used to acquire, construct, extend, upgrade, or otherwise improve energy generation, transmission, or distribution facilities serving communities in which the average residential expenditure for home energy exceeds 275 percent of the national average. The grant funds to establish and support a revolving fund must be used to facilitate cost effective fuel purchases for persons, communities, and businesses in eligible areas. This notice describes theeligibility 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 description |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kristi Kubista-Hovis
Senior Policy Advisor Phone 202-720-9545 Email:kristi.kubista-hovis@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RD-RUS-HECG2013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | High Energy Cost Grant Program |
| 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: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.857 — State Bulk Fuel Revolving Fund Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 06, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 03, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 03, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education County governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
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 $7.766 million in fiscal year 2013(FY13) for competitive grants to assist communities with extremely high energy costs and, up to $1 million in FY13 for competitive grants to state entities to establish and support a revolving fund to provide a more costeffective means of purchasing fuel where the fuel cannot be shipped by means of surface transportation. The grant funds to assist communities with extremely high energy costs may be used to acquire, construct, extend, upgrade, or otherwise improve energy generation, transmission, or distribution facilities serving communities in which the average residential expenditure for home energy exceeds 275 percent of the national average. The grant funds to establish and support a revolving fund must be used to facilitate cost effective fuel purchases for persons, communities, and businesses in eligible areas. 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 description |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kristi Kubista-Hovis
Senior Policy Advisor Phone 202-720-9545 Email:kristi.kubista-hovis@wdc.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 239370 Full Announcement-1 -> application guide for hecg and nofa 2013 8-02-2013.pdf
Folder 239370 Full Announcement-1 -> uep_hecg_debarment_certification.pdf
Folder 239370 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2013 nofa hecg – fr 8-2-2013.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kristi Kubista-Hovis Senior Policy Advisor Phone 202-720-9545 Email: kristi.kubista-hovis@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.857 | PKG00182512 | Sep 03, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
239370 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
239370 AD_3030-1.0.pdf
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