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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-07-23 Correspondence - US Dept of Agriculture - USDA to Partner with Energy Providers to Lower Costs for People in Rural AreasFrom:USDA Rural Development MontanaTo:AgendaSubject:[EXTERNAL]USDA to Partner with Energy Providers to Lower Costs for People in Rural AreasDate:Wednesday, September 6, 2023 8:37:09 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. US Department of Agriculture Rural Development - Together America Prospers STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT USDA to Partner with Energy Providers to Lower Costs forPeople in Rural Areas WASHING TON, Sept. 1, 2023 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced recently that it is seeking applications from energy providers to lower costs for people in rural areas. The grants will help providers offset costs for people whose household energy expenses total 275% of the national average or higher. USDA is making the funding available through the Rural Utilities Service's High Energy Cost Grant program. The program helps state and local governments, federally recognized Tribes and nonprofit agencies acquire, construct, extend, upgrade, or otherwise improve energy generation, transmission, or distribution facilities. Grants may also be used to install on-grid and off-grid renewable energy systems and to make energy efficiency improvements. USDA expects to award up to $10 million for Fiscal Year 2024. Paper applications must be postmarked and mailed, shipped, or sent overnight no later than October 31, 2023. For information and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the Application Guide. Electronic applications must be submitted to Grants.gov by midnight Eastern Time on October 31, 2023. If you’d like to subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit our GovDelivery subscriber page. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender Questions? Contact Us 2229 Boot Hill Court Bozeman, MT 59715 Phone: (406) 585-2580 STAY CONNECTED: SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences | Help USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. This email was sent to agenda@bozeman.net by USDA Rural Development · 1400 Independence Ave SW ·Washington DC 20250 · 800-670-6553