PD - mandatory renewable energy technical assistance grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $100,000 Project Grant to the Pierce Conservation District on March 26, 2025 under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). The grant supports the provision of mandatory renewable energy technical assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses in Washington state. This includes helping stakeholders access funding opportunities and implement energy efficiency improvements, such as solar panel installations, wind turbines, and building insulation enhancements. The Pierce Conservation District has a history of delivering comprehensive environmental conservation and sustainable development projects through federal grant awards, including shoreline restoration, pollinator habitat implementation, and marine ecosystem restoration initiatives in collaboration with various partner organizations.