Rural Energy for America Program
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency
Loans and Grants
Loan guarantees for this program are streamlined under the OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative
What does the program do? – The program provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements. Agricultural producers can also apply for new energy-efficient equipment and new systems loans for agricultural production and processing.
Who can apply? – Agricultural producers with at least 50 percent of their gross income coming from agricultural operations.
Small businesses in eligible rural areas.
For more information on what types of borrowers are eligible, visit OneRD Guarantee | Rural Development
What is an eligible area? – Businesses must be local in rural areas with populations of 50,000 or fewer. You can check the database of eligible business addresses by visiting https://tinyurl.com/csmc224k
What is the maximum amount of a loan guarantee? – The loan guarantee percentage is published yearly in a notice in the Federal Register located at Federal Register
How you get started? – Applications are accepted year-round in your local USDA Rural Development office. Click for a complete list State Offices | Rural Development
If you have any additional questions, your state-based USDA Rural Development Energy Coordinator can help answer your questions. visit Rural Business-Cooperative Service State Energy Coordinators
Note: Because information changes, always consult official program instructions or contact your local Rural Development at State Offices | Rural Development
