Rural Energy for America Program – Technical Assistance Grant

Rural Energy for America Program – Technical Assistance Grant is a grant from RurAL CAP in partnership with USDA that provides free technical assistance for the REAP application process. In partnership with Information Insights, a consulting firm in Fairbanks, Alaska, RurAL CAP provides free technical assistance for the REAP application process.

Whether you are looking to install solar panels, upgrade your heating system, or improve your energy efficiency, we guide you through: Project Consultation : Identifying the best energy-saving improvements. Eligible applicants include Rural small businesses in Alaska seeking to install renewable energy systems or improve energy efficiency. Awards of Varies are available.

Rural Energy for America Program – Technical Assistance Grant - RurAL CAP Rural Energy for America Program – Technical Assistance Grant The USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants help finance renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for long-term sustainability of rural small businesses in Alaska.

In partnership with Information Insights, a consulting firm in Fairbanks, Alaska, RurAL CAP provides free technical assistance for the REAP application process. Whether you are looking to install solar panels, upgrade your heating system, or improve your energy efficiency, we guide you through: Project Consultation : Identifying the best energy-saving improvements.

Grant Application Assistance: Offering hands-on support for documentation and writing. SAM. gov Registration Help : We help businesses navigate the required SAM.

gov registration process, which is necessary for federal grant applications. This includes guiding you through obtaining a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and ensuring your registration is complete. Energy Audits : Coordinating assessments to meet grant standards.

Project Management Support : Helping manage your project from start to finish. Serving small rural Alaska businesses. We offer technical assistance and support to apply for funding for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements.

The REAP grant is designed to fund renewable energy systems (like solar, wind, and geothermal) and energy efficiency improvements (including upgrades to heating, lighting, insulation, and more). Applicants can receive between 25% – 50% of total project costs through grants, with funding ranging from $1,500 to $500,000 for energy efficiency projects and $2,500 to $1 million for renewable energy projects.

The program also offers loan guarantees to further support investments. Note: This grant is reimbursable. If approved, applicants must pay for the project’s total cost and then apply for reimbursement.

Only expenses paid after the application approval will be eligible for reimbursement. REAP Grant excludes engine upgrades for commercial fishing vessels Technical Assistance Provider through both the Dept of Energy Office of Indian Energy assisting with strategic energy planning for community-level projects and the USDA Rural Energy American Program which supports renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades in rural communities.

Small businesses located in rural areas: Small business is any business with 300 employees or less Rural areas – excludes Anchorage and Juneau. Agricultural producers, including those in mariculture. Producers who have at least 50% of their income coming from their agricultural business.

We consider projects such as: Solar, wind, or geothermal installations Energy-efficient refrigeration Insulation and HVAC upgrades Biomass and biogas systems Types of Projects for Commercial Fishermen include: Installing Refrigerated Saltwater Systems Adding Fish hold Insulation Compartmentalizing Fish holds For more information call 907. 279.

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