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High Energy Cost Grant Program is a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that funds acquisition, construction, or improvement of energy generation, transmission, or distribution facilities in rural communities where average annual residential energy expenditures exceed 275% of the national average. Up to $10 million in competitive grants are available.
Eligible projects include on-grid and off-grid renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, tribes, local governments, public housing authorities, school districts, and other entities serving qualifying communities. Many Alaska communities qualify.
Grants are not made to individuals or for the primary benefit of a single household or business.
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Opportunity Listing - High Energy Cost Grants Agency: Rural Utilities Service Assistance Listings: 10. 859 -- Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities Last Updated: December 30, 2024 View version history on Grants.
gov The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces a notice of funding opportunity, subject to appropriation, 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.
City or township governments Federally recognized Native American tribal governments Public and Indian housing authorities Special district governments Public and state institutions of higher education Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education For-profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) Other Native American tribal organizations Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Grants are for projects that serve an eligible community; grants are not for the benefit of individuals or a single business.
Individuals may apply on behalf of entities not yet incorporated but awards will not be made directly to individuals. Applicants 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 Program contact person for further information File name Description Last updated HECG_NOFO_FY2025_Final_12_30_2024_508_compliant. pdf HECG FY2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity 508 comp Jan 2, 2025 07:07 PM UTC FY2025_Environmental_Questionnaire_508_comp. pdf FY2025 Environmental Questionnaire 508 comp Jan 2, 2025 07:52 PM UTC Form_RD_400_1-V1.
0_Equal_Opportunity_Agreement. pdf Equal Opportunity Agreement Dec 30, 2024 02:29 AM UTC Application_Guide_2025_Final_12_30_2024_508_comp. pdf HECG FY 2025 Application Guide 508 Compliant Jan 2, 2025 07:06 PM UTC Form_RD_400-4_Civil_Rights_Assurance_Agreement.
pdf Civil Rights Assurance Agreement Dec 30, 2024 02:30 AM UTC Link to additional information RUS High Energy Cost Grant Program website Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity :
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, tribes, and local governments serving high energy cost rural areas; many Alaska communities qualify. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies; up to $100,000 typically. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
High Energy Cost Grant Program is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alaska. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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