USDA funding is now available for rural businesses for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Eligible applicants are limited to Rural Small Businesses (populations under 50,000 which includes Grand Junction) and farmers and ranchers. Non-profits and government entities are not eligible for this program.

Eligible purposes include energy efficiency improvements to commercial buildings, or installation of renewable energy for commercial purposes. Residential is NOT eligible.

The website where an application template and documents may be found is:
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ia/rbcs_RE-EE_Section_9006.html. If you would like assistance writing this grant or researching/writing other grants, visit CRHC’s website for more information on our Grants, Writing, Research and Opportunities (GROW) program.