REAP-Renewable Energy Systems and Enery Efficiency Improvements

Post Date

May 9th 2011

Application Due Date

June 15th 2011

Funding Opportunity Number

RDBCP-11-REAP-RES-EEI

CFDA Number(s)

10.868

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture
Business and Commerce
Energy

Number of Awards

2000

Eligibility Categories

Other

Eligible applicants are agricultural producers and rural small businesses. All agricultural producers, including farmers and ranchers, who gain 50% or more of their gross income from the agricultural operations are eligible. Small businesses that are located in a rural area can also apply. Rural electric cooperatives may also be eligible to apply. Additional Information on Eligibility: Citizenship - To be eligible, applicants must be individuals or entities at least 51 percent owned by persons who are either: 1) citizens of the United States (U.S.),the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or American Samoa; or 2) legally admitted permanent residents residing in the U.S. Project - The project must be to conduct a feasibility study for a renewable energy system. Eligible technologies include: projects that produce energy from wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, hydro power and hydrogen-based sources. All projects must be located in a rural area and must be owned by the applicant. Legal authority and responsibility - Each applicant must have, or obtain, the legal authority necessary to carry out the purpose of the grant.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $70000000

• Award Range:

  $None - $500000

Grant Description

The Rural Energy for America Program will provide funds to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to install renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. The Rural Energy for America Program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the nations critical energy needs. The grants are awarded on a competitive basis.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  Business and Cooperative Programs

• Agency Contact:

  Anthony Ashby
  Energy Specialist
  Phone 202-720-0661

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Program Contact

• Agency Email Address:

  anthony.ashby@wdc.usda.gov

• More Information:

  Program Notice