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Find similar grantsThis program provides support for rural and remote communities (10,000 people or fewer) to build clean energy projects that benefit their communities.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Communities of 10,000 people or fewer. Applicants must propose projects that support at least one of the eligible activities, using commercially available technologies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $400 million (previous rounds). Individual grants from $500,000 to $5 million. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) Program is funded by Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) is sponsored by Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). The ERA program aims to improve the resilience, reliability, and affordability of energy systems in communities across the country with 10,000 or fewer people. This grant provides funding for replicable energy projects that lower energy costs, improve energy access and resilience, and/or reduce environmental harm. Eligible activities include increasing energy efficiency, developing microgrids, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) Fixed Award Grant Program (DE-FOA-0003045) is sponsored by Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). The ERA Program intends to improve the cost, reliability, environmental impact, and climate and economic resilience of energy systems in rural or remote communities by funding clean energy projects.
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