$1.0M
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Extensive
Detailed federal app
Provides grants (up to 50%) and guaranteed loans for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses across the United States.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Applicant must be an agricultural producer or small business in a rural area
2.Rural area defined as a city, town, or unincorporated area with population ≤50,000
3.Eligible: solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, small hydro, HVAC, insulation, LED lighting
4.Grant covers up to 50% of eligible project costs; guaranteed loans cover remaining
5.Priority given to projects in energy communities and underserved rural areas
6.Applications accepted year-round through USDA Rural Development state offices
IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
LPO · United States
Offers federal loan guarantees for innovative clean energy projects that struggle to access conventional financing. Supports first-of-kind commercial-scale projects in renewable energy, storage, advanced nuclear, and industrial decarbonization.
NCDOR · North Carolina
Provides state income tax credits for investments in renewable energy equipment and energy efficiency improvements for business properties in North Carolina, stackable with federal ITC.