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 energy 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 Office.
For assistance, please contact David Thigpen, Business Programs Specialist in the Raleigh State Office at 919-873-2065 or email: david.thigpen@nc.usda.gov
Please send any comments or suggestions to:
Rdwebmaster@wdc.usda.gov
Revised on: May 2009