The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday the availability of for loans and grants to support renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, ideal for rural small businesses, agency Under Secretary Lisa Mensah said.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for funding under a program that supports the production of advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, and biobased product manufacturing, agency Secretary Tom Vilsack said.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced it has some $10.4 million in funding available for grants to support rural community economic development.