Description
The Rural Business Cooperative Service (RBCS) is accepting applications for the Rural Energy for America (REAP) Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Program. The program provides grants to qualified entities to provide technical assistance to Agricultural Producers and Rural Small Businesses applying to REAP. The grant funds will be used to assist these entities in submitting complete applications for REAP funding. The program has $21,250,000 available for FY 2023.
Some key points about the program include:
• Eligible applicants include units of state, tribal, or local government, land-grant colleges or universities, and not-for-profit entities.
• The grant period is at the discretion of the applicant but cannot exceed three years.
• The award amount will not exceed $500,000 to a single applicant.
• No award amount of less than $100,000 will be made.
• Applicants must have sufficient capacity to perform the activities proposed in the application.
• The applicant must have the legal authority necessary to apply for and carry out the purpose of the grant.
• Eligible activities include recruitment of renewable energy or energy efficiency projects, identification of electrical engineering services, preparation of REAP applications, and preparing reports and assessments necessary to request financial assistance.