PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the nation's critical energy needs.
TYPE OF ASSISTANCE: Funds are used to purchase renewable enery systems and make energy improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Eligible applicants must be an agricultural producer or rural small business. Individual applicants must be citizens of the United States or reside in the U.S. after being legally admitted for permanent residence. The applicant must also have demonstrated financial need.
CONTACT: This program is administered by the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA, Washington, D.C. 20250. However, applications are made at the Rural Development State Offce.
For assistance, please contact Rossie Bullock, Business Programs Specialist in the Lumberton office. Mr. Bullock can be reached at 910-739-3349 ext. 4 or email: rossie.bullock@nc.usda.gov
Please send any comments or suggestions to:
Rdwebmaster@usda.gov
Revised on: April 20, 20043