GRANTS FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES

Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) is just one example of grant programs that seek to improve the resilience, reliability and affordability of energy systems in communities across the country. Programs like these are in place to modernize facilities, address high electricity costs and support new opportunities in rural and remote communities.

Agency

US DOE

Funding Amount

$1B

Recipients

Any organization serving communities <10,000 people.

Period of Availability

2022-2026

eligible uses

  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from energy generation by rural or remote areas
  • Increasing energy efficiency
  • Providing or modernizing electric generation facilities
  • Developing microgrids

2024 funding opens at the end of 2023

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