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Introduction

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Federal Grant / Loan Opportunities

State Grant / Loan Opportunities

The following information will always be subject to change as grant programs
are opened and closed daily.

There are numerous departments of the Federal and State governments that
offer various grants and loans. What is offered differs from state to state.
The Internet is a great tool to research your state for funding opportunities.

These funding lists change daily and are updated frequently. We suggest
you check these sites often as new opportunities become available.
You may register for email notification at CCR and/or Grants.gov for
those updates and when particular funding becomes available.

Because of the volume of information released with each opportunity,
we include links and brief descriptions so you can search for opportunities
specific to your needs.

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To apply for Federal Loan/Grant opportunities, your firm must
first register in the Federal Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system.
This is an involved process that can take 3 days to 3 weeks including
processing your application. After completing this CCR registration, you
may use those CCR ID numbers and file for access to opportunities at
GRANTS.GOV. Registering with CCR is the first step to view and apply
for any federal government grant. To begin this process, you will need the
Dun & Bradstreet number for your firm as well as your Federal ID
number (EIN). The website for more info and to register is: www.ccr.gov

Federal Grant / Loan Opportunities

1603 Program: Payments for Specified Energy Property in Lieu of Tax Credits

THE SECTION 1603 PROGRAM HAS BEEN EXTENDED

Section 707 of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 extends, for one year, important program deadlines:

1. Eligibility Deadlines: To be eligible, a property must be placed in service in 2009, 2010, or 2011 or placed in service after 2011 but only if construction of the property began during 2009, 2010 or 2011. The credit termination date (see Program Guidance pg.5) remains unchanged.

2. Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted before October 1, 2012.

FedConnect: After receiving your firms CCR account, you may search
the site www.fedconnect.org and find listings of all grants offered through
the federal government. You will need this number to apply for any
government grants so you may want to apply early as it takes weeks to
obtain your number.

Federal Funds: www.federalgrantswire.com
Search Energy and/or Biomass - This is a separate service. Any and all
federal grants are booked at this site. Use the Search feature to search
for “energy” and other relevant key words. This is a very informative
website with tips on applying and directories to federal funding.

PA-Environmental Protection Agency-- www.epa.gov
Recovery Act Program---see homepage “Recovery Act” click link
See Homepage for Grants, bottom left under “Work with us”, click link
to various list of opportunities.

USDA Rural Development- www.rurdev.usda.gov
REAP Program-Rural energy for America Program, grants for renewable
energy projects including Biofuels. Grants for rural businesses and
agricultural producers (including nurseries & dairies)

US Department of Energy— http://www.energy.gov/sciencetech/grants.htm
Also - www.energy.gov
Locate under tab—“Energy Sources, Bioenergy”
Renewable energy biomass program to utilize biofuels.
Search term “Grants”, find info regarding the Office of Science Grants &
Contracts to locate grants available through the Department of Energy.

Also, the Department of Energy is a Recovery Act grant funds distributor
and that info can be found on the homepage as well
– http://www.energy.gov/recovery/index.htm
Also, The DOE accepts proposals for Federal Loan Guarantees for projects
that employ renewable energy - http://www.lgprogram.energy.gov

US Treasury Department— www.ustreas.gov
Locate under Recovery Act—click this link and it offers link to grants
distributed through the US Treasury
http://www.treas.gov/recovery/programs.shtml

The Energy Foundation—www.ef.org
List of grants at http://www.ef.org/docs/2007_Power_Grants_from_AR.pdf
This foundation’s mission is to advance renewable energy and is not government related although the application process is similar and can be found on their homepage at the above website.

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Rural Energy For America Program Announces Notice of Funding Availability

Biomass thermal energy technologies eligible for the federal grant and loan program

Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the notice of funding availability for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) at $25.4 million which will support at least $12.5 million in grant program level and up to approximately $48.5 million for the guaranteed loan program. REAP provides grant, loans, and technical assistance funds for renewable energy energy and energy efficiency projects in rural-located and agricultural businesses. Biomass thermal technologies are eligible.

Guidelines

The maximum amount for rural energy project grants is $500,000 and $50,000 for feasibility studies. Read the full announcement here >>

Application Deadlines

Renewable energy grants - March 30, 2012

Guaranteed Loans - June 29, 2012

Feasibility applications - March 30, 2012

Energy audits, energy development assistance - February 21, 2012

Eligibility

Biomass thermal technologies are eligible.

Read here for technology eligibility >>

State Contacts

For questions on grant submission, USDA requests that you contact your state Rural Development Energy Coordinator. Contact information can be found here >>

State Rural Development Coordinators will also hold public meetings during the first quarter of 2012, first come, first serve. Use the contact information above to determine your state meeting.

Notice of Funding Availability for the Rural Energy for America Program and Energy Stakeholders Meeting Notice:

REAP FY2012 NOFA (OFR 1-20-12)

Energy Coordinator Map

RBS Energy Stake Holder Mtgs Notice (OFR 1-20-12)

State Grant / Loan Opportunities

Alabama

Alabama ADECA Grant Info

Connecticut

www.ct.gov

www.ct.go/opm

Delaware

www.delaware.gov