The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $4,213,476 Project Grant under the Clean Energy Demonstrations program (CFDA 81.255) to Spruce Root, Inc., a non-profit organization in Alaska. The grant, awarded on October 15, 2024, aims to increase the availability of clean energy, improve energy resiliency and efficiency, and realize economic and community benefits in rural and remote communities. Spruce Root, which has previously received federal sub-awards, will utilize the funding to support local entrepreneurs in Southcentral Alaska through business development and financial resources, including loan capital, business coaching, workshops, and competitions. The project has a planned completion date of January 30, 2029.
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