The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $163,433 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Jeckel Pork Farm Inc. on August 11, 2023. This 2-year grant is intended to provide funding for the agricultural producer to undertake renewable energy system installation and energy efficiency improvements. Eligible projects under the REAP program include the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $390,000 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant (CFDA 10.868) to Carlinville Associates, L.L.C. on September 24, 2024. The grant will fund the company's development of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements over a 24-month period. Eligible project activities include the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting, HVAC enhancements,...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $375,000 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Advanced AG Concepts Inc., a manufacturer of agricultural goods located in Eureka, Illinois. The grant, awarded on Sep 23, 2024, will support the development of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements by the company over a 24-month performance period ending Sep 23, 2026. The REAP program provides grants of up to 25% of eligible...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded Distant View Farms LLC a $256,932 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to support energy efficiency improvements. The two-year grant, which began on Feb 21, 2024, will fund projects to reduce energy costs and consumption, such as solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting and HVAC upgrades, and improved building insulation. The REAP program provides up to...
The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services, awarded a $183,000 Project Grant to Shelby Farms Inc. on August 24, 2023. This 2-year grant, CFDA 10.868, will fund energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems development to reduce energy costs and consumption at the recipient's rural facilities in Illinois. The grant provides up to 25% of eligible project costs, which may include the...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $736,500 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Nathan Wiegand Farm in Illinois on March 6, 2024. The grant will fund the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for this agricultural producer over a 2-year period ending March 6, 2026. REAP provides funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to promote the development of renewable energy...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded Laut's Hog Farm, Inc. a $392,253 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant on January 23, 2024. The grant will support the farm's development of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements over a two-year performance period ending January 23, 2026. The REAP program provides funding for projects such as solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $159,682 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Hillebo Family Farms, Inc. on February 21, 2024. The two-year grant will fund the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the agricultural producer's facilities in Iowa. Eligible project activities under the REAP program include solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, and upgrades to...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $206,122 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Organic Pasture Farms, LLC on April 3, 2024. The funding will support the development of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for the rural small business. Eligible project activities under the REAP program, which has a CFDA number of 10.868, include the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems,...
The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services, awarded a $117,175 Project Grant to Kountry Fresh, LLC, a woman-owned small business located in Illinois. The grant, awarded on March 5, 2024, will be used to fund renewable energy system improvements, such as solar panel installations, wind turbines, or geothermal systems, to reduce energy costs and consumption while expanding the use of renewable energy sources...