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Find similar grantsHigh Energy Cost Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. Provides financial assistance to communities with home energy costs at least 275% of the national average, supporting energy generation, transmission, distribution facilities, and renewable energy systems.
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High Energy Cost Grants * Community Facilities Programs * Multifamily Housing Programs * Single Family Housing Programs * Telecommunications Programs * Water & Environmental Programs * Program Support Services * General Terms and Conditions * General Terms and Conditions - Legacy * For Water & Environmental Engineers * Rural Development Disaster Assistance # High Energy Cost Grants Program Application Period: No competition is planned for FY2026 **What does this program do?
** Assists energy providers and other eligible entities in lowering energy costs for families and individuals in communities with extremely high per-household energy costs (275 percent of the national average or higher.) Most retail or power supply providers serving an eligible rural community, including: * State and local governmental entities * Federally-recognized Tribes and Tribal entities.
* Non-profits, including cooperatives and limited dividend or mutual associations **What is an eligible community? ** Eligible communities must demonstrate annual average household energy cost exceeding 275 percent of the national average under benchmarks published in the 2025 High Energy Cost Grant Funding Opportunity Announcement.
Eligible areas must be located in the United States, U.S. Territories, or areas eligible by law to participate in USDA Rural Utilities Service Programs. **What kind of funding is available? ** **How may the funds be used?
** To finance the acquisition, construction or improvement of facilities serving eligible communities, including: * Electric generation, transmission and distribution facilities, including: * Equipment, materials and activities * Land or right-of-way acquisition, professional expenses, engineering and permitting costs * Natural gas distribution and storage facilities, including equipment, materials and activities * Petroleum product storage and handling facilities, including equipment, materials and activities * Renewable energy facilities, including solar, wind, hydropower or biomass technologies used for on- or off-grid: * electric power generation * process heating and power * Backup or emergency power generation or energy storage technology, including generation equipment installed on consumer premises Implementation of initiatives such as: * Energy efficiency improvements and conservation measures ( i.e. weatherization of residences and community facilities) * Programs encouraging the use of energy-saving appliances and devices * Programs aimed at improving the quality and cost of energy service For additional details, see the Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR 1709 **What is the national average annual home energy cost?
** For the purposes of this program, the high energy cost benchmarks effective for 2025 High Energy Cost Grant Funding Opportunity Announcement: * Electricity $3,795($0. 4494 per kilowatt hour) * Natural gas $1,733 ($38. 03 per thousand cubic feet) * Fuel oil $3,366 ($11.
33 per gallon) * LPG/propane $2,021 ($6. 88 per gallon) * Total household energy $5,181 ($67. 46 per million Btu) **What is the current status of the program and who currently participates?
** * Our Project Summaries provide a list of participants **Who can answer questions about this program? ** * For other questions, contact the Rural Electric Program staff **What governs this program? ** * Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended in 7 U.S.C.
901 * Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR 1709 **Why does USDA Rural Development do this? ** This program helps to offset extremely high household energy costs in areas where local conditions cause energy costs to exceed 275 percent of the national average.
This type of assistance increases economic opportunity and the quality of life in rural communities nationwide by maintaining a seamless electric network for all Americans, regardless of where they live. **NOTE:** Program details may change over time.
Before you begin an application, please confirm you have the most current information by emailing Rural Electric Program staff or consulting the program instructions listed in the section above titled _"What Governs this Program?" _ **2025 High Energy Cost Grant Funding Opportunity** * **High Energy Cost Grant – Forms (Note – instructions for these forms may be found at****www. grants.
gov****)** * Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) * Budget Information - Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) * Budget Information - Construction Programs (SF-424C) * Assurances - Construction Programs (SF-424D) * Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) * Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Continuation Sheet (SF-LLL-A) * Civil Rights Assurance (Form RD 400-4) * RUS 2025 Environmental Questionnaire * Program Regulations 7 CFR part 1709 * Electric Program Regulations * Electric Program Bulletins * Energy Efficiency and Conservation Loan Program There are no other additional requirements at the national level.
If there are additional state-specific requirements they will be listed above. High Energy Cost Grants Program RUS Electric Program staff There are currently no events scheduled. * Report Fraud on USDA Contracts * Architectural Barriers Act * USDA Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement * Non-Discrimination Statement Rural Development U.S. Department of Agriculture
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local governments, non-profit organizations, and other entities serving eligible communities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $8,000,000 - $10,000,000. 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 (USDA) Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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