The USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is offering grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for installing renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. These grants aim to reduce energy costs, consumption, and meet national energy needs. Applications are competitive, with a closing date of September 30, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 321976
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-11-REAP-RES-EEI-2020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | REAP-Renewable Energy Systems and Enery Efficiency Improvements |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Business and Commerce Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2000 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.868 — Rural Energy for America Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $70,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 theMarshall 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Notice |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maureen Hessel
Energy Specialist Phone 202-401-0142 Email:maureen.hessel@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated the website to reflect the current Notice. | Oct 28, 2019 | |
| Oct 28, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-11-REAP-RES-EEI-2020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | REAP-Renewable Energy Systems and Enery Efficiency Improvements |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Business and Commerce Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2000 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.868 — Rural Energy for America Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $70,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 theMarshall 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Notice |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maureen Hessel
Energy Specialist Phone 202-401-0142 Email:maureen.hessel@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-11-REAP-RES-EEI-2020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | REAP-Renewable Energy Systems and Enery Efficiency Improvements |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Business and Commerce Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2000 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.868 — Rural Energy for America Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $70,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 theMarshall 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Notice |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maureen Hessel
Energy Specialist Phone 202-401-0142 Email:maureen.hessel@usda.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Maureen Hessel Energy Specialist Phone 202-401-0142 Email: maureen.hessel@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.868 | PKG00256201 | Sep 30, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
321976 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
321976 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
321976 SF424D-1.1.pdf
321976 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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