Funding Opportunity: Energy Audit & Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants
/FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Rural Energy for America Program Energy Audit & Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants
Program Period | Open for Fiscal Year 2023 Applications due January 31, 2023
What does this program do?
Provides grants for energy audits and renewable energy development assistance (REDA) to eligible agricultural producers and rural small businesses. This program helps promote American energy independence by increasing the private sector supply of renewable energy and decreasing the demand for energy through energy efficiency improvements. Over time, these investments can also help lower energy costs for small businesses and agricultural producers.
Who may apply for this program?
State and local governments.
Federally-recognized tribes.
A land-grant college or university or other institutions of higher education.
Rural electric cooperatives.
How may funds be used?
The assistance must be provided to agricultural producers and rural small businesses located in eligible rural areas.
Assistance provided must consist of:
Energy audits.
Renewable energy technical assistance.
Renewable energy site assessments.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Rural Energy for America Program Energy Audit & Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants in Pennsylvania | Rural Development (usda.gov)
Here to help: Energy & Sustainability Services
Paul Spiegel, PE, LEED AP | paul.spiegel@ssmgroup.com
