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# Denali Commission High Energy Cost Grants

**Fact Sheet

##             Overview          

**What does this program do?**This program assists the Denali Commission in lowering the cost of energy for families and individuals in areas with extremely high per-household energy costs (275% of the national average or higher).

**Who may apply?**
                                  - A legally organized for-profit or non-profit organization
                                  - A sole proprietorship
                                  - State or local government entities
                                  - Federally Recognized Tribes 
                                  - An individual or group of individuals
                                  - See the Denali Commission website for further eligibility details

**What is an eligible area?**
                                  - Rural areas served by the Denali Commission
                                  - Call (202) 720-9545 to see if your project area qualifies as rural

**What kind of funding is available?**
                                  - All funding through this program is provided in the form of grants

**How may the funds be used?**
                                  - Funds may be used to finance energy generation, transmission and distribution initiatives
                                  - See  Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR 1709

**Are there additional requirements?**
                                  - Borrowers must have legal authority to provide, construct, operate and maintain the proposed facilities or services
                                  - All facilities receiving federal financing must be used for a public purpose
                                  - Partnerships with other federal, state, local, private and non-profit entities are encouraged

**What is the national average annual home energy cost?**For the purposes of this program, the high energy cost benchmarks effective since publication of the 2010 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) are:
                                  - Electricity   $3,010 ($0.264 per kilowatt hour)
                                  - Natural Gas   $1,988 ($30.30 per thousand cubic feet)
                                  - Fuel Oil   $3,921 ($5.54 per gallon)
                                  - LPG/propane   $2,255 ($5.10 per gallon)
                                  - Total household energy $4,860 ($51.62 per million BTUs)

**What is the current status of the program?**
                                  - Our Boxscore provides a current overview of the Rural Electric programs
                                  - Visit the Denali Commission for more information

**How do we get started?**
                                  - Applications accepted through the Rural Development National Office
                                  - Call (202) 720-9545 for details	                                     - The application deadline is set each year by a NOFA
                                    - The deadline for Fiscal Year 2014 is August 1st, 2014 NOFA 2014
                                  - Program Resources are available online (i.e. forms, guidance, certifications, etc.)

**Who can answer questions about this program?**
                                  - Call the Rural Electric Program staff at (202) 720-9545

**What governs this program?**
                                  - Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended in 7 U.S.C. 901
                                  - Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR 1709

**Why does USDA Rural Development do this?**This program helps to equalize household energy costs in areas where local conditions cause energy costs to exceed 275% of the national average. This type of assistance increases economic opportunity and quality of life in rural communities nationwide by maintaining a seamless electric network for rural Americans.

**NOTE:** Program details may change over time. Before you begin an application, please confirm you have the most current information calling (202) 720-9545 or consulting the program instructions listed in the section above titled *"What Governs this Program?"*

##             To Apply          

##             Other Requirements          

There are no other architect, engineering or environmental requirements at the national level. If there are additional state-specific requirements they will be listed above. 

There are no other additional requirements at the national level. If there are additional state-specific requirements they will be listed above.

##             Contact          

Rural Utilities ServiceElectric Program202-720-9545

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