Thursday, March 3, 2011

USDA Rural Development Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy Grants Available

March 10, 2011, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., Frisco, CO
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
A training for this grant is available in Frisco:
March 10, 2011, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Frisco Town Hall – Council Chambers
1 W. Main Street
Frisco, CO 80443
Space is limited! RSVP 970.874.5735 ext. 136