Grant

Empowering Rural America New ERA Program

Funding Type

Grant

Funding Type

loans

Grantor Agency

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grant Range

 

# of Awards Available

n/a

Programmatic Area

Energy & Environment

Deadline

09/27/2023

Match Required?

Match Amount

 

Eligible Entities

The New ERA program is available only to rural electric cooperatives, including: Existing or former USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) borrowers Borrowers of the former Rural Electrification Administration Rural electric cooperatives that serve predominantly rural areas Wholly or jointly owned subsidiaries of rural electric cooperatives

Focus Area

This USDA Rural Development program seeks to help rural Americans transition to clean, affordable, and reliable energy by reducing air and water pollution. Funding improves health outcomes and lower energy costs for people in rural communities.

Contact

SM.RD.RUS.IRA.Questions@usda.gov Portland, OR 97204 Voice: (866) 923-5626 ext. 1 (toll-free) or (503) 414-3300 Fax: (855) 824-6180

Link to Opportunity

https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/electric-programs/empowering-rural-america-new-era-program

Application Platform

 

CDFA Number

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