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Grant Funding Available for Ag and Forest Businesses in VT

The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR) was awarded a 2024 Wood Innovation Grant from The United States Forest Services (USFS). The funds support Working Lands Businesses with up to $25,000 per project to install or upgrade AWH systems. FPR has $300,000 in grant funds to distribute to agriculture and forest products businesses […]

NH Municipal Solar Grant Program

NHDOE’s application for EECBG Program funding remains under review with USDOE.

NHDOE anticipates releasing an RFP for the Municipal Solar Grant Program sometime after that review in late winter 2024. The following are several Municipal Solar Grant Program highlights to give municipalities a sense of program expectations:

• Municipalities must wholly own the project site […]

NHDOE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

$1,000,000 in LMI Community Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project Grants

NHDOE issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking proposals for community solar photovoltaic (PV) projects that will provide direct benefits to New Hampshire low, moderate, or low and moderate income (LMI) residential electric customers who reside within the same electric distribution utility service territory.

Proposals must […]

USDA Rural Development Funds New Hampshire, Vermont Grantees with More than $1,000,000

Part of Biden-Harris Administration’s $808 Million Investment to Strengthen Infrastructure, Create Jobs Throughout U.S.

On August 28, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director of Rural Development in Vermont and New Hampshire, Sarah Waring, announced that the Agency is investing $1,064,000 to municipalities and non-profit organizations in both states through the Community Facilities Direct […]

VT Clean Energy Grant Opportunities

Two VT clean energy RFPs released on April 4th by the Public Service Department/CEDF and an update on a USDA grant opportunity:

1. The PSD/CEDF requests proposals to create and operate a residential comprehensive whole-home clean energy assistance program to benefit low-income residents of Vermont. Maximum contract is $1M.

a. The RFP is available […]

Windham County, VT Grants Available

Windham Regional Commission is pleased to announce competitive grant funding is available to assist commercial, non-profit or public entities in installing advanced wood heating systems through the Windham Wood Heat Initiative (WWH). WWH will provide grant funding of up to 25% of the installation cost (including design, installation, and acquisition costs of AWH systems and […]

Solar Webinar for Small Businesses on Feb. 24 – Please Join Us!

Join us for a Feb. 24 live webinar to learn how a central NH farm leveraged USDA grants and other incentives to fund their solar project.

Does your NH small business have te perfect roof for a solar array?

Are you interested in learning how a solar PV can help your bottom line?

Join […]

USDA Rural Development Accepting Applications for 2021 Value Added Producer Grants

Applications Due March 22, 2021

USDA Rural Development (RD) is seeking applications for the Value Added Producer Grant Program (VAPG). Applications will be accepted through close of business on March 22, 2021. State information on the program and application materials are available on RD websites for Vermont and New Hampshire.

The VAPG program helps agricultural […]

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Grants for Municipal Clean Energy Projects

The Baker-Polito Administration awarded $250,000 in grants to support the development of clean energy projects in 20 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The grants, funded by the Department of Energy Resources’ (DOER) Municipal Energy Technical Assistance (META) program, are used by Massachusetts municipalities, regional school districts, and water/wastewater districts to aid in the management of […]

‘Building Communities’ Grants Available through Vermont BGS Department 

The FY21 Building Communities Grants through the Vermont Department of Building and General Services (BGS) is now available for applications. The Building Communities Grant Program consists of the Recreational Facilities Grant Program, the Regional Economic Development Grant Program, and the Human Services and Educational Facilities Grant Programs. These grants are intended for construction and capital […]