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GrantUSDA Rural Development Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP) — Rolling 2026
Atlas Opportunity Score72/100
FundingUSDA loans to eligible RESP borrowers may have terms up to 20 years at 0% interest. Borrowers may relend to qualified consumers at up to 5% interest for up to 10 years. Up to 4% of the USDA loan may be used for startup costs. USDA’s current national program page does not publish a single FY2026 national funding pool or universal per-borrower cap.
DeadlineOpen on an ongoing October 1 through September 30 cycle. Letters of Intent are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until available funding is depleted. The current national program page does not publish a single clock-time cutoff.
Required next actionRoute only qualifying rural small-business or community-serving energy-efficiency prospects through an eligible RESP borrower or qualifying energy-efficiency service provider. Before advancing any applicant or downstream consumer, verify borrower eligibility, rural service area, approved RESP program terms, eligible measure, current funding availability, and the current Letter of Intent/application requirements.
Current statusOpen — rolling October 1 through September 30; first-come, first-served until available funding is depletedSource verificationSeptember 14, 2026
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