Description
The REAP Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Program provides grants to assist agricultural producers and rural small businesses in conducting energy audits and developing renewable energy systems. The program is designed to help these entities reduce their energy costs and improve their overall energy efficiency. The grants can be used to conduct energy audits, develop renewable energy systems, and provide energy efficiency improvements. The program is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture - Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
• Eligible applicants include agricultural producers, rural small businesses, and other entities that meet the program's eligibility requirements.
• The maximum grant amount is $100,000 per federal fiscal year.
• The grants can be used to conduct energy audits, develop renewable energy systems, and provide energy efficiency improvements.
• The program requires a 25% contribution from the agricultural producer or rural small business for the cost of an energy audit.
• The grants are competitive and will be awarded based on the merit of the application.