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Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans and Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. The REAP program provides financial assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or energy efficiency improvements.
This includes biomass, geothermal, hydropower, hydrogen, wind, and solar generation.
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Funding Details: Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans - Rural Health Information Hub Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development State Rural Development Energy Coordinator (s) The REAP Renewable Energy System Grant and Loan Guarantee program provides financial assistance to agriculture producers and rural small businesses to purchase, install, and construct renewable energy systems or energy Funds may be used for the purchase, installation and construction of renewable energy systems, such as: Biomass (for example: biodiesel and ethanol, anaerobic digesters, and solid fuels) Geothermal for electric generation or direct use Hydropower below 30 megawatts Small and large wind generation Small and large solar generation Ocean (tidal, current, thermal) generation Funds may also be used for the purchase, installation and construction of energy efficiency improvements, such as: High efficiency heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC) Cooling or refrigeration units Electric, solar, or gravity pumps for sprinkler Switching from a diesel to electric irrigation motor Replacement of energy-inefficient equipment Rural small businesses and agricultural producers are A list of specific requirements can be found on the Loan guarantees on loans up to 75% of total eligible Grants for up to 50% of total eligible project costs Combined grant and loan guarantee funding up to 75% of total eligible project costs For lenders, USDA will guarantee 80% of eligible loans.
Links to additional guidance and the application instructions are available on the Applicants should contact their State Rural Development Energy Coordinator to begin U.S. Department of Agriculture, For complete information about funding programs, including your application status, please contact funders directly. Summaries are provided for your convenience only.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Rural small businesses and agricultural producers; projects must have technical merit and utilize commercially available technology. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Grants up to 50% of eligible project costs; loan guarantees up to 75% of total eligible costs Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is September 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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