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USDA Rural Energy for America Program

Administered by US Department of Agriculture · Federal Program

BENEFIT
50% credit
Deadline type: quarterly

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Agricultural producer or rural small business
  • 2Rural area (outside city of 50,000+ population)
  • 3Covers renewable energy systems and energy efficiency
  • 4Grant covers up to 50% of eligible project costs

Eligible Project Types

CommercialIndustrialMixed Use
STACKING POTENTIAL

USDA Rural Energy for America Program is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this federal credit with state brownfield TIF, historic tax credits, and local abatements to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

Source: US Department of Agriculture official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-03-10
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