The program provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements.
Funding Agency or Organization: USDA-RD
Funding Website: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency
Local Match Requirement: Grants – 25%
Loan – N/A
Award Amount: Grants:
Renewables:
Min – $2,500
Max – $500,000
Efficiency:
Min – $1,500
Max – $250,000
Loans: see website
Deadline: April and October
Competitive: Competitive
Eligible Applicant: Non-profit, Business
Project Categories: Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure and Housing