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Find similar grantsRural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans is sponsored by US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. Provides loan guarantees for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements in rural areas, including broadband infrastructure.
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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Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 4/15/26 Federal Register Notice rescinded this funding opportunity while the agency is making regulatory U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development Applications accepted on an ongoing basis 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 RBCS: Notice of Rescission of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Energy for America Program, U.S. Department of Agriculture, For complete information about funding programs, including your application status, please contact funders directly.
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Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans is funded by US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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