Tag: grant

  • USDA provides $2.3 billion to support renewable energy in rural communities

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture granted $2.3 billion in funding for reliable energy infrastructure and renewable energy projects to rural communities across the country, driving economic development in rural areas and helping lower energy costs for rural Americans.  A majority of the funding will support 39 projects to improve electric infrastructure in 21 states through the Electric……

  • University of Maryland gets $50,000 grant for solar cooling system project

    The Dominion Foundation presented the University of Maryland with a $50,000 educational grant — part of Dominion’s Higher Educational Partnership — that was one of 40 awarded to colleges and post-secondary schools to fund projects in energy, environmental studies, engineering and workforce development. Maryland’s project, “Design of Efficient Solar Cooling System with HighRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Apply Now for a Rural America Solar Energy Grant

    It’s time to REAP what you sow. The Rural Energy for America Program has set its deadlines for 2014. If you are an agricultural producer or a small business operating in rural America, you may qualify for a solar energy grant. The Rural Energy for America Program began with the 2008 Farm Bill. Over the years, millions of…