Assistance to High Energy Cost Communities
Agency: Rural Utilities Service
Assistance Listings
- 10.859 -- Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
- Individuals
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Government
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- County governments
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Additional information
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
Grantor contact information
Description
Robin L Meigel
Finance Specialist
Phone 202 720 9452
USDA Washington, DC
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| SF_LLL_1_2-V1.2.pdf | SF LLL | Apr 25, 2019 10:03 PM UTC |
| SF424B-V1.1.pdf | SF 424B | Apr 25, 2019 10:04 PM UTC |
| RD_Form_400-1_Compliance_Agreement_Civil_Rights_Construction_Clause.pdf | RD 400-1 | Apr 25, 2019 10:02 PM UTC |
| SF424D-V1.1_exp_1_31_19.pdf | SF 424D | Apr 25, 2019 10:04 PM UTC |
| Special_E-File_instructions_for_Grants.gov_applications_2019.docx | Special E-File instructions | Apr 25, 2019 09:58 PM UTC |
| RUS_Form_266_Assurance_Agreement_Civil_Rights.pdf | RUS 266 | Apr 25, 2019 10:02 PM UTC |
| Application_Guide_for_HECG_2019_FOA.doc | Application Guide HECG 2019 FOA | Apr 25, 2019 09:57 PM UTC |
| HECG_FOA_FY_2019_Final.docx | USDA RUS High Energy Cost Grant FOA 2019 | Apr 25, 2019 09:36 PM UTC |
| HECG_Environmental_Questionnaire_2019.doc | HECG Environmental Questionnaire 2019 | Apr 25, 2019 09:59 PM UTC |
| SF424C_2_0-V2.0.pdf | SF 424C | Apr 25, 2019 10:04 PM UTC |
| AD_1047_Certification_Regarding_Disbarment_exp_12_31_2018.pdf | AD 1047 | Apr 25, 2019 10:00 PM UTC |
| SF424A-V1.0.pdf | SF 424A | Apr 25, 2019 10:03 PM UTC |
| AD-3031_Feb_2016_exp_4_30_2019.pdf | AD 3031 | Apr 25, 2019 10:00 PM UTC |
| SF424_2_1-V2.1.pdf | SF 424 | Apr 25, 2019 10:03 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closed: June 24, 2019
Award
$10,000,000
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$100,000
Award Minimum
$3,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
RD-RUS-HECG19
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Community development
Energy
Business and commerce
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
5
Posted date:
April 26, 2019
Archive date:
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