Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities
Agency: Rural Utilities Service
Assistance Listings
- 10.859 -- Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities
Archived 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 average annual residential expenditure for home energy exceeding 275 percent of the national average. Eligible projects also include on-grid and off-grid renewable energy projects and 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, payment of utility bills, fuel purchases, routine maintenance or other routine operating costs, or for the purchase of any equipment, structures, or real estate not directly associated with provision of community energy services. See the published Notice of Solicitation of Applications which 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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
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
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- County governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
- Individuals
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 Meigel
Finance Specialist
Phone: 202-720-9452
Robin.Meigel@wdc.usda.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Debarment-certification-2015.doc | RUS Deparment Certification Form | Oct 28, 2015 07:15 PM UTC |
| AD-3030_01-20-15_Rev_Reprsntn_Reg_Felony_and_Tax_Delinquent_Applicants.docx | Form AD 3030 Felony and Tax Assurances | Oct 28, 2015 07:15 PM UTC |
| Special_instructions_for_Grants.gov_applications.docx | Special Instructions for Electronic Applications | Oct 28, 2015 07:15 PM UTC |
| 80_FR_61336_10-13-2015.pdf | Notice of Soliciation of Applications | Oct 28, 2015 07:15 PM UTC |
| Application_Guide-HECG_2015-10-14-15.pdf | 2015 Application Guide | Oct 28, 2015 07:15 PM UTC |
| HECG_Environmental_Questionnaire_2015.doc | RUS Environmental Questionnaire | Oct 28, 2015 07:15 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: January 13, 2016
Award
$10,000,000
Program Funding
12
Expected awards
$50,000
Award Minimum
$3,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
RD-RUS-HECG15
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
Business and commerce
Energy
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
October 28, 2015
Archive date:
January 13, 2016
