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This $200,000 Project Grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services on June 28, 2024 under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). The grant recipient, Renaissance Community Loan Fund Inc., is a nonprofit community development organization in Mississippi that provides financial services, small business assistance, and community development activities.

The funding will support Renaissance Community Loan Fund's efforts to help rural small businesses and agricultural producers in Mississippi reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy technologies. Eligible projects may include solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting, HVAC improvements, and building insulation upgrades. The grant has a 24-month performance period with a completion date of June 28, 2026.