The USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) offers grants specifically designed to assist agricultural producers and rural small businesses. This grant is for the purpose of facilitating crucial investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Eligible activities include conducting feasibility studies for new renewable energy systems, purchasing and installing such systems, or implementing significant energy efficiency improvements. The overarching aim of this program is to empower these vital sectors to significantly reduce their energy costs and overall consumption, thereby contributing to the nation’s broader energy security and sustainability goals. It targets both immediate cost savings and long-term energy independence for rural America.
Opportunity ID: 229733
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDRBS-2013-REAP |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Energy for America Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy |
| Category Explanation: | REAP provides grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to conduct feasibility study for a renewable energy system as well as to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. The program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nation’s critical energy needs. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 800 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.868 — Rural Energy for America Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 08, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 06, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2013 : In order to be considered for Fiscal Year 2013 funds, complete applications under this Notice must be received by the appropriate USDA Rural Development State Office no later than 4:30 p.m. local time of the dates as follows: For renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement grant applications and combination grant and guaranteed loan applications: April 30, 2013. For renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement guaranteed loan only applications: On a continuous basis up to July 15, 2013. For renewable energy system feasibility study applications: April 30, 2013. Energy audits and renewable energy development assistance grants, grant funding will not be available for Fiscal Year 2013, due to the statutory timeframe to award and obligate funds by April 1, 2013. Any application received after its applicable date and time, regardless of the postmark on the application, will not be considered for Fiscal Year 2013 funds. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2013 : In order to be considered for Fiscal Year 2013 funds, complete applications under this Notice must be received by the appropriate USDA Rural Development State Office no later than 4:30 p.m. local time of the dates as follows: For renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement grant applications and combination grant and guaranteed loan applications: May 31, 2013. For renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement guaranteed loan only applications: On a continuous basis up to July 15, 2013. For renewable energy system feasibility study applications: May 31, 2013. Energy audits and renewable energy development assistance grants, grant funding will not be available for Fiscal Year 2013, due to the statutory timeframe to award and obligate funds by April 1, 2013. Any application received after its applicable date and time, regardless of the postmark on the application, will not be considered for Fiscal Year 2013 funds. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants. To be eligible for this program, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements specified in 7 CFR 4280.109, 7 CFR 4280.110(c), and, as applicable, 7 CFR 4280.112, 7 CFR 4280.122, 7 CFR 4280.170, or 7 CFR 4280.186. For the purpose of this Notice, and in addition to meeting the small business size determination as defined under small business in 7 CFR 4280.103, rural small business applicants must demonstrate that the majority (i.e., 51 percent or more) of their past 3 years’ annual receipts from their business operation are derived from a rural area. If the rural small business applicant has not engaged in business operations for the past 3 years, then information for as long as the rural small business applicant has been in business must be submitted. To ensure that there is sufficient information for the Agency to make this determination; rural small business applicants, as part of their application requirements in 7 CFR 4280.116(b)(v)(A), should list the physical address, total annual receipts and number of employees for each urban or rural location. The Agency will make this determination for rural small business applicants that do not have any annual receipts (new businesses only) on the location of the rural small business applicant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: | REAP provides grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to conduct feasibility study for a renewable energy system as well as to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. The program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nations critical energy needs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_Reap.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kelley Oehler
Branch Chief, USDA Rural Development, Energy Division (202) 720–6819 Email:kelley.oehler@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated application submissiom dates to reflect extension until May 31, 2013. | May 06, 2013 | |
| The Notice of Funding Availability has been extended to May 31, 2013. | May 06, 2013 | |
| 04/10/2013 – Corrected REAP Web site URL | May 06, 2013 | |
| Corrected title. | Apr 10, 2013 | |
| Corrected description and URL. | Apr 09, 2013 | |
| 04-08-2013 – Corrected Web Site URL Posted. | Apr 09, 2013 | |
| Apr 09, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDRBS-2013-REAP |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Energy for America Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy |
| Category Explanation: | REAP provides grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to conduct feasibility study for a renewable energy system as well as to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. The program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nation’s critical energy needs. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 800 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.868 — Rural Energy for America Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 08, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 06, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2013 : In order to be considered for Fiscal Year 2013 funds, complete applications under this Notice must be received by the appropriate USDA Rural Development State Office no later than 4:30 p.m. local time of the dates as follows: For renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement grant applications and combination grant and guaranteed loan applications: April 30, 2013. For renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement guaranteed loan only applications: On a continuous basis up to July 15, 2013. For renewable energy system feasibility study applications: April 30, 2013. Energy audits and renewable energy development assistance grants, grant funding will not be available for Fiscal Year 2013, due to the statutory timeframe to award and obligate funds by April 1, 2013. Any application received after its applicable date and time, regardless of the postmark on the application, will not be considered for Fiscal Year 2013 funds. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2013 : In order to be considered for Fiscal Year 2013 funds, complete applications under this Notice must be received by the appropriate USDA Rural Development State Office no later than 4:30 p.m. local time of the dates as follows: For renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement grant applications and combination grant and guaranteed loan applications: May 31, 2013. For renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement guaranteed loan only applications: On a continuous basis up to July 15, 2013. For renewable energy system feasibility study applications: May 31, 2013. Energy audits and renewable energy development assistance grants, grant funding will not be available for Fiscal Year 2013, due to the statutory timeframe to award and obligate funds by April 1, 2013. Any application received after its applicable date and time, regardless of the postmark on the application, will not be considered for Fiscal Year 2013 funds. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants. To be eligible for this program, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements specified in 7 CFR 4280.109, 7 CFR 4280.110(c), and, as applicable, 7 CFR 4280.112, 7 CFR 4280.122, 7 CFR 4280.170, or 7 CFR 4280.186. For the purpose of this Notice, and in addition to meeting the small business size determination as defined under small business in 7 CFR 4280.103, rural small business applicants must demonstrate that the majority (i.e., 51 percent or more) of their past 3 years’ annual receipts from their business operation are derived from a rural area. If the rural small business applicant has not engaged in business operations for the past 3 years, then information for as long as the rural small business applicant has been in business must be submitted. To ensure that there is sufficient information for the Agency to make this determination; rural small business applicants, as part of their application requirements in 7 CFR 4280.116(b)(v)(A), should list the physical address, total annual receipts and number of employees for each urban or rural location. The Agency will make this determination for rural small business applicants that do not have any annual receipts (new businesses only) on the location of the rural small business applicant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: | REAP provides grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to conduct feasibility study for a renewable energy system as well as to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. The program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nations critical energy needs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_Reap.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kelley Oehler
Branch Chief, USDA Rural Development, Energy Division (202) 720–6819 Email:kelley.oehler@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDRBS-2013-REAP |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Energy for America Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy |
| Category Explanation: | REAP provides grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to conduct feasibility study for a renewable energy system as well as to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. The program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nation’s critical energy needs. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 800 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.868 — Rural Energy for America Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | May 06, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2013 : In order to be considered for Fiscal Year 2013 funds, complete applications under this Notice must be received by the appropriate USDA Rural Development State Office no later than 4:30 p.m. local time of the dates as follows: For renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement grant applications and combination grant and guaranteed loan applications: April 30, 2013. For renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement guaranteed loan only applications: On a continuous basis up to July 15, 2013. For renewable energy system feasibility study applications: April 30, 2013. Energy audits and renewable energy development assistance grants, grant funding will not be available for Fiscal Year 2013, due to the statutory timeframe to award and obligate funds by April 1, 2013. Any application received after its applicable date and time, regardless of the postmark on the application, will not be considered for Fiscal Year 2013 funds. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants. To be eligible for this program, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements specified in 7 CFR 4280.109, 7 CFR 4280.110(c), and, as applicable, 7 CFR 4280.112, 7 CFR 4280.122, 7 CFR 4280.170, or 7 CFR 4280.186. For the purpose of this Notice, and in addition to meeting the small business size determination as defined under small business in 7 CFR 4280.103, rural small business applicants must demonstrate that the majority (i.e., 51 percent or more) of their past 3 years’ annual receipts from their business operation are derived from a rural area. If the rural small business applicant has not engaged in business operations for the past 3 years, then information for as long as the rural small business applicant has been in business must be submitted. To ensure that there is sufficient information for the Agency to make this determination; rural small business applicants, as part of their application requirements in 7 CFR 4280.116(b)(v)(A), should list the physical address, total annual receipts and number of employees for each urban or rural location. The Agency will make this determination for rural small business applicants that do not have any annual receipts (new businesses only) on the location of the rural small business applicant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | REAP provides grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to conduct feasibility study for a renewable energy system as well as to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. The program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nations critical energy needs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_Reap.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kelley Oehler
Branch Chief, USDA Rural Development, Energy Division (202) 720–6819 Email:kelley.oehler@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDRBS-2013-REAP |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Energy for America Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy |
| Category Explanation: | REAP provides grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to conduct feasibility study for a renewable energy system as well as to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. The program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nation’s critical energy needs. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 800 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.868 — Rural Energy for America Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | May 06, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2013 : In order to be considered for Fiscal Year 2013 funds, complete applications under this Notice must be received by the appropriate USDA Rural Development State Office no later than 4:30 p.m. local time of the dates as follows: For renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement grant applications and combination grant and guaranteed loan applications: April 30, 2013. For renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement guaranteed loan only applications: On a continuous basis up to July 15, 2013. For renewable energy system feasibility study applications: April 30, 2013. Energy audits and renewable energy development assistance grants, grant funding will not be available for Fiscal Year 2013, due to the statutory timeframe to award and obligate funds by April 1, 2013. Any application received after its applicable date and time, regardless of the postmark on the application, will not be considered for Fiscal Year 2013 funds. |
| Archive Date: | May 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants. To be eligible for this program, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements specified in 7 CFR 4280.109, 7 CFR 4280.110(c), and, as applicable, 7 CFR 4280.112, 7 CFR 4280.122, 7 CFR 4280.170, or 7 CFR 4280.186. For the purpose of this Notice, and in addition to meeting the small business size determination as defined under small business in 7 CFR 4280.103, rural small business applicants must demonstrate that the majority (i.e., 51 percent or more) of their past 3 years’ annual receipts from their business operation are derived from a rural area. If the rural small business applicant has not engaged in business operations for the past 3 years, then information for as long as the rural small business applicant has been in business must be submitted. To ensure that there is sufficient information for the Agency to make this determination; rural small business applicants, as part of their application requirements in 7 CFR 4280.116(b)(v)(A), should list the physical address, total annual receipts and number of employees for each urban or rural location. The Agency will make this determination for rural small business applicants that do not have any annual receipts (new businesses only) on the location of the rural small business applicant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | REAP provides grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to conduct feasibility study for a renewable energy system as well as to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. The program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nations critical energy needs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_Reap.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kelley Oehler
Branch Chief, USDA Rural Development, Energy Division (202) 720–6819 Email:kelley.oehler@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDRBS-2013-REAP |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Energy for America Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy |
| Category Explanation: | REAP provides grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to conduct feasibility study for a renewable energy system as well as to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. The program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nation’s critical energy needs. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 800 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.868 — Rural Energy for America Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 10, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2013 : In order to be considered for Fiscal Year 2013 funds, complete applications under this Notice must be received by the appropriate USDA Rural Development State Office no later than 4:30 p.m. local time of the dates as follows: For renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement grant applications and combination grant and guaranteed loan applications: April 30, 2013. For renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement guaranteed loan only applications: On a continuous basis up to July 15, 2013. For renewable energy system feasibility study applications: April 30, 2013. Energy audits and renewable energy development assistance grants, grant funding will not be available for Fiscal Year 2013, due to the statutory timeframe to award and obligate funds by April 1, 2013. Any application received after its applicable date and time, regardless of the postmark on the application, will not be considered for Fiscal Year 2013 funds. |
| Archive Date: | May 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants. To be eligible for this program, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements specified in 7 CFR 4280.109, 7 CFR 4280.110(c), and, as applicable, 7 CFR 4280.112, 7 CFR 4280.122, 7 CFR 4280.170, or 7 CFR 4280.186. For the purpose of this Notice, and in addition to meeting the small business size determination as defined under small business in 7 CFR 4280.103, rural small business applicants must demonstrate that the majority (i.e., 51 percent or more) of their past 3 years’ annual receipts from their business operation are derived from a rural area. If the rural small business applicant has not engaged in business operations for the past 3 years, then information for as long as the rural small business applicant has been in business must be submitted. To ensure that there is sufficient information for the Agency to make this determination; rural small business applicants, as part of their application requirements in 7 CFR 4280.116(b)(v)(A), should list the physical address, total annual receipts and number of employees for each urban or rural location. The Agency will make this determination for rural small business applicants that do not have any annual receipts (new businesses only) on the location of the rural small business applicant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | REAP provides grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to conduct feasibility study for a renewable energy system as well as to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. The program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nations critical energy needs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_Reap.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kelley Oehler
Branch Chief, USDA Rural Development, Energy Division (202) 720–6819 Email:kelley.oehler@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDRBS-2013-REAP |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Renewable Energy for America Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy |
| Category Explanation: | REAP provides grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to conduct feasibility study for a renewable energy system as well as to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. The program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nation’s critical energy needs. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 800 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.868 — Rural Energy for America Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 09, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2013 : In order to be considered for Fiscal Year 2013 funds, complete applications under this Notice must be received by the appropriate USDA Rural Development State Office no later than 4:30 p.m. local time of the dates as follows: For renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement grant applications and combination grant and guaranteed loan applications: April 30, 2013. For renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement guaranteed loan only applications: On a continuous basis up to July 15, 2013. For renewable energy system feasibility study applications: April 30, 2013. Energy audits and renewable energy development assistance grants, grant funding will not be available for Fiscal Year 2013, due to the statutory timeframe to award and obligate funds by April 1, 2013. Any application received after its applicable date and time, regardless of the postmark on the application, will not be considered for Fiscal Year 2013 funds. |
| Archive Date: | May 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants. To be eligible for this program, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements specified in 7 CFR 4280.109, 7 CFR 4280.110(c), and, as applicable, 7 CFR 4280.112, 7 CFR 4280.122, 7 CFR 4280.170, or 7 CFR 4280.186. For the purpose of this Notice, and in addition to meeting the small business size determination as defined under small business in 7 CFR 4280.103, rural small business applicants must demonstrate that the majority (i.e., 51 percent or more) of their past 3 years’ annual receipts from their business operation are derived from a rural area. If the rural small business applicant has not engaged in business operations for the past 3 years, then information for as long as the rural small business applicant has been in business must be submitted. To ensure that there is sufficient information for the Agency to make this determination; rural small business applicants, as part of their application requirements in 7 CFR 4280.116(b)(v)(A), should list the physical address, total annual receipts and number of employees for each urban or rural location. The Agency will make this determination for rural small business applicants that do not have any annual receipts (new businesses only) on the location of the rural small business applicant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | REAP provides grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to conduct feasibility study for a renewable energy system as well as to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. The program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nations critical energy needs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_Reap.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kelley Oehler
Branch Chief, USDA Rural Development, Energy Division (202) 720–6819 Email:kelley.oehler@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDRBS-2013-REAP |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Renewable Energy for America Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy |
| Category Explanation: | The REAP/Feasibility Grant Program provides grants for energy audits and renewable energy development assistance. It also provides funds to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to conduct feasibility study for a renewable energy system.
The program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nation’s critical energy needs. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 200 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.868 — Rural Energy for America Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 09, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2013 : In order to be considered for Fiscal Year 2013 funds, complete applications under this Notice must be received by the appropriate USDA Rural Development State Office no later than 4:30 p.m. local time of the dates as follows: For renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement grant applications and combination grant and guaranteed loan applications: April 30, 2013. For renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement guaranteed loan only applications: On a continuous basis up to July 15, 2013. For renewable energy system feasibility study applications: April 30, 2013. Energy audits and renewable energy development assistance grants, grant funding will not be available for Fiscal Year 2013, due to the statutory timeframe to award and obligate funds by April 1, 2013. Any application received after its applicable date and time, regardless of the postmark on the application, will not be considered for Fiscal Year 2013 funds. |
| Archive Date: | May 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants. To be eligible for this program, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements specified in 7 CFR 4280.109, 7 CFR 4280.110(c), and, as applicable, 7 CFR 4280.112, 7 CFR 4280.122, 7 CFR 4280.170, or 7 CFR 4280.186. For the purpose of this Notice, and in addition to meeting the small business size determination as defined under small business in 7 CFR 4280.103, rural small business applicants must demonstrate that the majority (i.e., 51 percent or more) of their past 3 years’ annual receipts from their business operation are derived from a rural area. If the rural small business applicant has not engaged in business operations for the past 3 years, then information for as long as the rural small business applicant has been in business must be submitted. To ensure that there is sufficient information for the Agency to make this determination; rural small business applicants, as part of their application requirements in 7 CFR 4280.116(b)(v)(A), should list the physical address, total annual receipts and number of employees for each urban or rural location. The Agency will make this determination for rural small business applicants that do not have any annual receipts (new businesses only) on the location of the rural small business applicant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | The REAP/Feasibility Grant Program provides grants for energy audits and renewable energy development assistance. It also provides funds to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to conduct feasibility study for a renewable energy system. The program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nations critical energy needs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_Reap.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kelley Oehler
Branch Chief, USDA Rural Development, Energy Division (202) 720–6819 Email:kelley.oehler@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDRBS-2013-REAP |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Renewable Energy for America Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy |
| Category Explanation: | The REAP/Feasibility Grant Program provides grants for energy audits and renewable energy development assistance. It also provides funds to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to conduct feasibility study for a renewable energy system.
The program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nation’s critical energy needs. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 200 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.868 — Rural Energy for America Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 09, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2013 : In order to be considered for Fiscal Year 2013 funds, complete applications under this Notice must be received by the appropriate USDA Rural Development State Office no later than 4:30 p.m. local time of the dates as follows: For renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement grant applications and combination grant and guaranteed loan applications: April 30, 2013. For renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement guaranteed loan only applications: On a continuous basis up to July 15, 2013. For renewable energy system feasibility study applications: April 30, 2013. Energy audits and renewable energy development assistance grants, grant funding will not be available for Fiscal Year 2013, due to the statutory timeframe to award and obligate funds by April 1, 2013. Any application received after its applicable date and time, regardless of the postmark on the application, will not be considered for Fiscal Year 2013 funds. |
| Archive Date: | May 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants. To be eligible for this program, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements specified in 7 CFR 4280.109, 7 CFR 4280.110(c), and, as applicable, 7 CFR 4280.112, 7 CFR 4280.122, 7 CFR 4280.170, or 7 CFR 4280.186. For the purpose of this Notice, and in addition to meeting the small business size determination as defined under small business in 7 CFR 4280.103, rural small business applicants must demonstrate that the majority (i.e., 51 percent or more) of their past 3 years’ annual receipts from their business operation are derived from a rural area. If the rural small business applicant has not engaged in business operations for the past 3 years, then information for as long as the rural small business applicant has been in business must be submitted. To ensure that there is sufficient information for the Agency to make this determination; rural small business applicants, as part of their application requirements in 7 CFR 4280.116(b)(v)(A), should list the physical address, total annual receipts and number of employees for each urban or rural location. The Agency will make this determination for rural small business applicants that do not have any annual receipts (new businesses only) on the location of the rural small business applicant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | The REAP/Feasibility Grant Program provides grants for energy audits and renewable energy development assistance. It also provides funds to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to conduct feasibility study for a renewable energy system.
The program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nations critical energy needs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_ReapGrants.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kelley Oehler
Branch Chief, USDA Rural Development, Energy Division (202) 720–6819 Email:kelley.oehler@wdc.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 229733 Full Announcement-1 -> reap fy13 nofa 03-29-2013.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kelley Oehler Branch Chief, USDA Rural Development, Energy Division (202) 720–6819 Email: kelley.oehler@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.868 | PKG00173130 | Mar 29, 2013 | Apr 30, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
229733 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
229733 SF424A-1.0.pdf
229733 SF424C-1.0.pdf
229733 Mandatory_SF424D-1.1.pdf
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