Affordable Rural Cooperative (ARC) Energy Program
Affordable Rural Cooperative (ARC) Energy Program is offered by Rural Utilities Service. Max award: $20,000,000. This is a forecast; the deadline is not set yet.
| Opportunity number | RUS-ARC-2026 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Rural Utilities Service |
| Status | Forecasted |
| Posted | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Closes | Not set |
| Award ceiling | $20,000,000 |
| Award floor | Not specified |
| Total program funding | $175,000,000 |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Who can apply | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Category | Energy |
Summary (excerpt)
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS or the Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is soliciting Letters of Interest (LOI) for applications under the Affordable Rural Cooperative (ARC) Program. In addition, the Agency is announcing the eligibility requirements, application process and deadlines, and the criteria that will be used by RUS to assess ARC Applications. The ARC Program is making appr…
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Before you apply
- Register your organization in SAM.gov and get a UEI — it can take weeks
- Create a Grants.gov account and check eligibility in the full notice (NOFO)
- Start early; the system gets busy near deadlines