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GrantUSDA Rural Development Distributed Generation Energy Project Financing — Rolling 2026
Atlas Opportunity Score70/100
FundingFor project developers and other applicants that are not existing RUS borrowers, the maximum RUS loan may be up to 75% of total project costs, with at least 25% cash equity at project start. USDA does not publish a single national annual funding pool or universal per-borrower dollar ceiling on the current program page.
DeadlineOpen — applications accepted on an ongoing October 1 through September 30 cycle through RUS. No single national clock-time cutoff is stated.
Required next actionRoute only when an eligible RUS borrower, rural-serving utility, wholly owned RUS borrower subsidiary, or qualifying energy project developer with a rural-serving PPA is independently verified. Confirm rural service percentage, PPA subscription, cash equity where applicable, commercial technology, NEPA clearance, security, financial ratios, current RUS forms, engineering documents, and transaction-specific requirements before applicant action.
Current statusOpen — Rolling October 1 through September 30 application cycleSource verificationSeptember 14, 2026
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Funding Potential
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