Iowa

Section 9006

Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program

IOWA ENERGY HOME PAGE

*Type of assistance*	FY 2008 (10-1-07 to 9-30-08) When are applications due in the State Office?
*Grants Only Applications*	Send your applications in anytime. First round applications are due by April 15, 2008. Second round applications are due by June 16, 2008. Unsuccessful first round applications (no changes to scored applications will be accepted) and applications received between April 16 and June 16 will compete for second round funds. $15,888,000 funds available – one-half of available funds will be awarded in each round.
*Guaranteed Loan Only Applications*	Send your applications in anytime. Applications will be reviewed for funding on a continuous rolling basis. Last day to submit applications is June 16, 2008. $204,953,560 funds available for both g-loan only & combo applications. Any unused funding as of 8-15-08 will revert to grant money.
*Combination grants & Guaranteed loans*	Send your applications in anytime. Applications will be reviewed for funding on a continuous basis every 2 weeks until funds are exhausted or there are no remaining qualified applicants. Last day to submit applications is June 16, 2008. Combo applications will only be considered for funding if the grant portion of the combo scores at least 84 (with 24 of the points from technical merit). $204,953,560 funds available for both g-loan & combo applications. Any unused funding as of 8-15-08 will revert to grant money.

Click on the box of your choice below for more information:

Section 9008 Notice of Applications Due - Federal Register

Biomass Research & Development Initiative Website

Combination Grants & Guaranteed Loans
	You must file 2 applications 1 for the grant and 1 for the guaranteed loan

Please send any comments or suggestions to:
keith.bastow@ia.usda.gov
Iowa Rural Development
Revised on: January 12, 2005