Rural renewable energy grants announced
From Marin Byrne of Windustry:
The Section 9006 (Renewable Energy) Notice of Funding Availability was published in the Federal Register on March 22, 2007. Read it on line here.
Similar to the 2006 Value-Added Produce Grants and 9006 Programs, the 2007 Programs offer both grants and guaranteed loans for eligible projects. The USDA Farm Bill website has some useful samples and guidance documents for applications.
The deadline for grant applications is May 18, 2007, and it is anticipated that awards will made about 75 days after this.
Applications for guaranteed loans and combined loan/grant packages must be made by July 2, 2007. Combined guaranteed loan/grant packages will compete and be awarded on a bi-weekly basis. Guaranteed loan applications will be accepted and processed in a rolling application manner.
Contact your state Rural Energy Coordinator (find contact info here for application details, and stay tuned to the USDA site for more information.
