Rural Energy for America Program

The Rural Business Cooperative Service (RBCS) is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to announce acceptance of grant, guaranteed loan, and combined grant and guaranteed loan applications under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). The program aims to support rural energy projects, including renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. Eligible applicants include small businesses and agricultural producers. The notice announces the deadlines, dates, and times that applications must be received in order to be considered for REAP funds. Key aspects of the program include: • Eligible projects: renewable energy systems, energy efficiency improvements, and combined grant and guaranteed loan applications • Eligible applicants: small businesses, agricultural producers • Application deadlines: March 31, 2025, for FY 2025 • Estimated funding: $200,000,000 • Award ceiling: $1,000,000 • Award floor: $0