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Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program
- Planned
Open Date:
Close Date:
Upcoming Milestones:
Eligible Recipients:
- Cooperative
Program Purpose:
- Energy Infrastructure
Reserved for Energy
Communities?
No
Funded by:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Overview
Funding is available for electric cooperatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing or deploying renewable energy, zero-emission systems, and carbon capture technology. Funding also can be used to make generation and transmission energy efficiency improvements. Grants may not exceed 25 percent of total project cost. Program is intended for the long-term resiliency, reliability, and affordability of rural electric systems to achieve the greatest reduction in CO2, methane and nitrous oxide emissions.
Related Resources
Additional information is available on the Resources page.Funding Details
Funding Source:
- Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Funding Type:
Loan/Grant Combination
Total Amount Available:
$9700000000.00
Limit per Applicant:
Estimated Awards:
Applicant Guidance
Contact Information
Send your questions to [email protected] or contact your General Field Representative (GFR). List of GFRs