USDA OFFERING $19 MILLION FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY GRANTS

Renewable Fuel News, January, 2006 by Gantz, Rachel

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability last week of nearly $19 million in grants to support the development of renewable energy projects and value-added agricultural business ventures.

"President Bush's commitment and the concerns about energy costs...inspired us to develop a comprehensive energy strategy, and I am pleased to demonstrate we are following through on that strategy," USDA secretary Mike Johanns said, announcing the grants in remarks to the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual meeting. "These rural development funds are a part of our strategy to bolster renewable energy and will help support small businesses and value-added products," he added.

Under this year's $18.8 million grant program, the amount that can be awarded to...

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