Rural Business-Cooperative Service

Description

The Rural Energy for America Program will provide funds to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to conduct feasibility studies for renewable energy systems. The Rural Energy for America Program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the nation’s critical energy needs. The grants are awarded on a competitive basis and can be up to 25% of total eligible project costs. Grants are limited to $50,000 for renewable energy feasibility studies.

Who can apply

• Others

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
anthony.ashby@wdc.usda.gov; kelley.oehler@wdc.usda.gov