Federal grant workshop coming to
Greeneville
Energy efficiency and renewable energy grants to be
covered
June 23, 2009 - GREENEVILLE, Tenn.–USDA Rural Development Area Director
Charles Brooks today announced a grant workshop to help local companies apply
for two types of Rural Development grants will be held Wednesday July 1, from 9
to 11:30 a.m. at the agency's office located at
"Rural Development can help a company pay for things
like more energy efficient lighting or heating and air conditioning," said
Brooks. "And, we can help companies or famers that are growing or working on
growing or developing sources of renewable energy."
"The workshop will provide one-on-one help through the
application process, which should be especially helpful to someone who has never
applied for a federal grant before," Brooks said.
The Rural Development energy program
provides financial assistance to agricultural producers and small businesses in
rural areas. Eligible energy production projects include a wide range of
technologies from biomass and anaerobic digesters to geothermal, hydrogen, solar
and wind energy. The program also helps most other kinds of businesses or farms
to lower its cost of doing businesses by reducing energy
consumption.
Brooks said, "Space is limited so those
interested should call to confirm that their project is eligible and to reserve
their seat."
USDA Rural Development invests in rural communities
through business, community and homeownership programs. Last year Rural
Development assisted more than 678,000
For more information on Rural Development energy
programs and to reserve a seat at the workshop contact the Rural Development
Area Office in Greeneville at 423-638-4771 ext. 4, toll free at 800-342-3149
ext. 1490 or visit us online at www.rurdev.usda.gov/tn.
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