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Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities

Welcome

This is the web page for the High Energy Cost Grant Program. Information on grant opportunities, awards, and program activities are posted on this page.

Grant Opportunities Available

New Grant Opportunities: The application period closed on March 28, 2008. We are not currently accepting applications.

For more information:

Information and application packages are also available on Grants.gov under Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number 10.859.

Applications Submitted for the August 17, 2007, Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA): Please be patient as we finish the review of these applications. We expect to announce finalists soon. Applicants under the 2007 NOFA may request consideration under the 2008 NOFA without submitting a new application package.

Our Grant Programs

High Energy Cost Grants (CFDA 10.859) are available for improving and providing energy generation, transmission and distribution facilities serving communities with average home energy costs exceeding 275% of the national average. Grant funds may be used for on-grid and off-grid renewable energy projects, energy efficiency and energy conservation projects serving eligible communities. We accept applications for competitive grant awards only during the application period announced in a published Notice of Funding Availability.

Denali Commission High Energy Cost Grants (CFDA 10.857) are made to the Denali Commission for energy generation, transmission, and distribution facilities serving rural Alaskan communities with average home costs exceeding 275% of the national average. Visit the Denali Commission for more information.

State Bulk Fuel Revolving Fund Grants (CFDA 10.858) are made to state government entities to establish and support revolving funds to provide a more cost-effective means of purchasing fuel for remote communities that are not served by surface transportation year round. State agencies that are interested in this program should consult the Agency Contact below for more information about eligibility and how to apply.

  • Program Regulations, 7 CFR Part 1709 [html] [pdf]
  • Grants under this program have supported revolving loan programs of the Alaska Energy Authority and the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development.

Contact Information

Karen Larsen
Rural Development Electric Programs
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, SW Stop 1560, Room 5165-South
Washington, DC 20250-1560
Telephone: (202) 720-9545 Fax: (202) 690-0717
Email energy.grants@wdc.usda.gov.




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