Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program
The USDA Rural Development Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program provides funding for the construction, improvement, and expansion of electric distribution, transmission, and generation facilities in rural areas.
Deadline
Rolling
Est. Time
6 to 12 months for application processing and approval.
Source
USDA Rural Development
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include corporations, states, territories and subdivisions, agencies, municipalities, people's utility districts, and cooperative, non-profit, limited-dividend, or mutual associations.
Who Can Apply
Entities providing retail electric service in rural areas or those contributing to the development of such infrastructure.
Application Instructions
Applicants must work directly with USDA Rural Development field representatives to submit an application package through the online portal or regional offices.
Required Documents
- Financial statements
- Project feasibility study
- Environmental impact documentation
- Articles of incorporation
- Technical specifications
Geographic Restrictions
United States rural areas as defined by USDA regulations.
Required Essays
- Project narrative
- Strategic plan for service provision
How to Stand Out
Ensure your project clearly aligns with the mission of improving rural electrification and demonstrate long-term financial stability to support loan repayment.
Risk Warnings
These are debt instruments requiring repayment; failure to comply with federal lending regulations may result in legal or financial penalties.