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Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS). REAP provides grants and loan guarantees to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to purchase, install, and construct renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements.
This can include projects related to energy storage and renewable energy solutions that could support virtual power plants in rural areas.
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Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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