What does this program do?
Assists energy providers and other eligible entities in lowering energy costs for families and individuals in areas with extremely high per-household energy costs (275 percent of the national average or higher.)
Who may apply?
State and local governmental entities
Federally-recognized Tribes and Tribal entities.
Non-profits, including cooperatives and limited dividend or mutual associations
For-profit businesses
What is an eligible area?
Eligible areas must demonstrate annual average household energy cost exceeding 275 percent of the national average under benchmarks published in the 2021 High Energy Cost Grant Funding Opportunity Announcement.
Eligible areas must be located in the United States, U.S. Territories, or areas eligible by law to participate in USDA Rural Utilities Service Programs.