Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) Program - Concept Paper due 2/27

This new round of funding supports community-driven projects that demonstrate clean energy systems, deliver measurable and sustained benefits to people who live in rural or remote areas, and build clean energy knowledge, capacity, and self-reliance throughout rural America. Read the notice of funding opportunity here.

Deadline:

  • Required concept paper by February 27, 2025 at 5:00pm ET
  • Full applications by August 28, 2025 at 5:00pm ET

Award amount: 

  • Open category: $10-$50 million
  • Dual use and co-location: $10-$50 million
  • Smaller-scaled community-centered: $2-$10 million
  • Isolated micrograms and unnelectrified buildings: $2-$10 million

Cost-share requirement: Non-federal 5 to 50% cost-share

Technical assistance: National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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