REAP-Renewable Energy Systems and Enery Efficiency Improvements

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Grant Name

Funder

USDA-rbcs(Business and Cooperative Programs)

Research Field

Agriculture

Business and Commerce

Energy

Deadline

September 30, 2021 (Expired)

Grant Size

$500,000

Contact Info

Business and Cooperative Programs CPGrants@usda.gov

Eligibility

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Eligible applicants are agricultural producers and rural small businesses. All agricultural producers, including farmers and ranchers, who gain 50% or more of their gross income from the agricultural operations are eligible. Small businesses that are located in a rural area can also apply. Rural electric cooperatives may also be eligible to apply. Additional Information on Eligibility:Citizenship - To be eligible, applicants must be individuals or entities at least 51 percent owned by persons who are either: 1) citizens of the United States (U.S.),the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of theMarshall Islands, or American Samoa; or 2) legally admitted permanent residents residing in the U.S.Project - The project must be to conduct a feasibility study for a renewable energy system. Eligible technologies include: projects that produce energy from wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, hydro power and hydrogen-based sources. All projects must be located in a rural area and must be owned by the applicant.Legal authority and responsibility - Each applicant must have, or obtain, the legal authority necessary to carry out the purpose of the grant.

Grant Number

RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2021

Description

The Rural Energy for America Program will provide funds to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to install renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. The Rural Energy for America Program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the nations critical energy needs. The grants are awarded on a competitive basis.

Website

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-11-25/pdf/2020-26086.pdf

Funding resources
Purdue Grant Writing Lab: Introduction to Grant Writing	Open Link
University of Wisconsin Writing Center: Planning and Writing a Grant Proposal	Open Link