Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Loans & Grants

Thu, 10/27/2016 - 12:12pm -- Jean Davis

The program provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements.

Application Deadlines:  Grants of $20,000 or less March 31, 2017; Unrestricted Grants (up to $500,000): March 31, 2017;

  • Loan Guarantees are competed continuously throughout the year.

Agricultural producers with at least 50% of gross income coming from agricultural operations, and small businesses in eligible rural areas may apply.

For details visit USDA Rural Development website at: 

http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-energy-america-program-re...

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