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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