Got this additional info on the REAP program just yesterday (thought I would share). Should be noted that even though this is an agricultural program, they consider any business located in a jurisdiction with less than 50,000 population as qualifying.
Rural Development is accepting applications for the Rural Energy For America Program. The next grant application deadline is March 31, 2022. This grant application deadline is for projects which request $20,000 or less and for projects which request up to $500,000.
In brief, this program is designed to assist rural, small, for-profit businesses and agricultural producers install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements to their operations. These improvements can help eligible applicants control energy costs and improve the overall profitability of their operations. The grant program can cover up to 25% of the eligible project costs while the loan guarantee can cover up to 75% of the eligible project costs. Federal participation cannot exceed 75% of eligible project costs.
Grants can range from $1,500 to $500,000 with loan guarantees up to $25,000,000.
This program has helped farmers replace grain dryers; replace fans and lights for livestock operations; and install solar PV arrays to help offset electrical consumption.
Small businesses have benefited through the replacement of lighting with high efficiency LED lighting; improvements to HVAC systems; and the installation of a renewable energy system to help offset electrical consumption.
Additional information can be found at: Rural Energy for America Program.
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Jay Warmke
Owner
Blue Rock Station LLC
jay@bluerockstation.com------------------------------
Original Message:
Sent: 12-31-2021 07:44 AM
From: William (Bill) Hagy
Subject: Federal Funding Available to Support Solar Development