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Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Loans & Grants (North Dakota) is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. This program provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements, including EV charging stations for private fleet purposes.
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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Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 4/15/26 Federal Register Notice rescinded this funding opportunity while the agency is making regulatory U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development Applications accepted on an ongoing basis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 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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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Agricultural producers (at least 50% of gross income from agriculture) and small businesses located in eligible rural areas (populations of 50,000 residents or less). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows grants for up to 50% of total eligible project costs (minimum $2,500, maximum $1 million). Loan guarantees on loans up to 75% of total eligible project costs. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Loans & Grants (North Dakota) is funded by USDA Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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