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Find similar grantsRural Community Electric Vehicle (EV) Direct Loans and Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Offers direct loans and grants to community-based nonprofit organizations to purchase EVs for essential community services and EV charging stations for fleets, public parking locations, and community facilities.
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Alternative Fuels Data Center: Rural Community Electric Vehicle (EV) Direct Loans and Grants Rural Community Electric Vehicle (EV) Direct Loans and Grants The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program provides direct loans and grants to community-based nonprofit organizations to purchase, construct, or improve essential community facilities, purchase equipment, and pay related project expenses.
Loans and grants may be used to purchase EVs for use by essential community services and EV charging stations for fleets, public parking locations, and community facilities. Interest rates for direct loans are determined by USDA Rural Development, and grants may cover up to 55% of project costs. Additional terms and conditions apply.
For more information, see the USDA Community Facilities Programs website and EV Infrastructure fact sheet . (Reference 7 U.S. Code 1989 ) The U.S. Department of Energy is evaluating all records in accordance with current laws, regulations, and administrative directives. Thank you for understanding this process is still underway.
Information provided here may be outdated. Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture See all Federal Laws and Incentives .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community-based nonprofit organizations in rural areas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Rural Community Electric Vehicle (EV) Direct Loans and Grants is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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