Closed · RD-RUS-HECG25 · CFDA 10.859 · Discretionary

High Energy Cost Grants

Federal grant opportunity posted by Rural Utilities Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$100K-$3M
Award range
Closed
Status
February 28, 2025
Close date
10
Expected awards

The verdict

High Energy Cost Grants is a closed discretionary listing from Rural Utilities Service that offered $100,000 -- $3,000,000 across 10 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$100K-$3M
award range
Closed
application status
10
expected awards
10.859
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - High Energy Cost Grants - is cataloged under number RD-RUS-HECG25 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.859, posted by Rural Utilities Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 30, 2024 and last updated on January 2, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $100,000 -- $3,000,000. The agency has projected $10.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 10 awards. If the agency funds the expected 10 awards from the $10.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $1.0 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on February 28, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$100,000 -- $3,000,000

Close Date

February 28, 2025

Posted

December 30, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$10,000,000

Expected Awards

10

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces a notice of funding opportunity, subject to appropriation, of up to $10 million in competitive grants to assist communities with extremely high energy costs. The grant funds may be used to acquire, construct, or improve energy generation, transmission, or distribution facilities serving communities where the average annual residential expenditure for home energy exceeds 275% of the national average. Eligible projects also include on-grid and off-grid renewable energy projects and the implementation of energy efficiency and energy conservation projects for eligible communities. Projects cannot be for the primary benefit of a single household or business. Grant funds may not be used for the preparation of the grant application, operating costs, or for the purchase of any equipment, structures, or real estate not directly associated with the provision of community energy services.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 99. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Robin L Meigel Finance Specialist Phone 202 720 9452

Key Dates

Posted December 30, 2024
Close Date February 28, 2025
Archive Date March 30, 2025
Last Updated January 2, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "High Energy Cost Grants", offered by Rural Utilities Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.859. The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces a notice of funding opportunity, subject to appropriation, of up to $10 million in competit...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on February 28, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $100,000 -- $3,000,000. Total estimated funding: $10,000,000. Expected number of awards: 10.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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