grant opportunities

Grants and loan programs are available to help offset the initial cost of installing a corn heating unit.

Other grant opportunities are available and can typically be found on the internet. One great site to visit regularly for Federal Grant Information is www.grants.gov.

The following is a list of grants and loan programs that may be available to users of corn heating units.

United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development
The United States Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Click here to view a press release with further details. To view the notice in the Federal Register, click here. Applications for REAP are due on or before June 30, 2010. If you have questions, contact the USDA Rural Development Business Programs Division in the East Lansing Office at (517) 324-5157.

REAP Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assist
REAP Energy Efficiency Improvement Program
REAP Feasibility Grant Program
REAP Guaranteed Loan Program
Rural Business Enterprise Grants Program

Michigan Biomass Energy Program
Biomass Energy Demonstration Grants

United States Department of Energy
Consumer Energy Tax Incentives

United States Internal Revenue Service
Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit