Funding by Topic: Energy

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information. You can also browse a list of inactive funding programs.

National Funding Programs

Disaster Resilience for Rural Communities
Funding to initiate new research to understand the factors and conditions which result in resiliency in communities and families.
    Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Jan 20, 2010
    Sponsor: USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service

Green Retrofit Program for Multifamily Housing Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Grants for eligible property owners to make energy and green retrofit investments in the property, to ensure the maintenance and preservation of the property, the continued operation and maintenance of energy efficiency technologies.
    Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program
Grants are for technology development, applied research, and/or training to develop an agriculture-based renewable energy workforce to serve rural communities.
    Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Apr 14, 2010
    Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture

State and Regional Funding Programs

Renewable Energy Demonstration Pilot Program (REDPP)
Community Development Block Grant funds have been designated to help eligible rural communities install their own renewable energy projects.
    Geographic Coverage: Texas
    Application Deadline: Jan 29, 2010
    Sponsor: Texas Office of Rural Community Affairs

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