The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $152,161 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant to Dream Winds Dairy LLC, a for-profit organization located in Michigan. The two-year grant, awarded on February 28, 2024, will fund the installation of renewable energy systems, such as solar panels or wind turbines, and energy efficiency improvements for the agricultural producer. The primary goal of the REAP program is to reduce energy costs and consumption...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $123,745 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Epple Family Farms, LLC, a for-profit agricultural producer in Michigan. The two-year grant, awarded on December 11, 2023, will support the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements on the farm's operations. Eligible projects under the REAP program include solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, and...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $112,489 Project Grant to Nobel Family Dairy LLC under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), CFDA 10.868. The award will fund the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the dairy facility in Michigan. The 2-year project aims to reduce the dairy's energy costs and consumption while expanding its use of renewable energy. Typical REAP awards provide up to 25% of...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded Cow Pleasant Dairy Inc. a $799,875 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant on February 29, 2024. The grant will fund the provision of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for Cow Pleasant Dairy Inc., a for-profit subchapter S corporation located in Michigan. The 2-year grant period runs through February 28, 2026. REAP provides funding to agricultural producers and rural small...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $250,000 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Lakeshore Sales Corporation on August 17, 2023. The REAP grant will fund the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements by this for-profit small business located in Michigan. Eligible project activities may include the purchase and installation of solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant to Autumn Vista Dairy LLC under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) (CFDA 10.868). The grant provides funding for the agricultural producer to implement renewable energy system (RES) projects and make energy efficiency improvements (EEI) at their dairy operation in Michigan. The 24-month award period runs from July 2024 to July 2026. The REAP program supports agricultural producers...
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 Project Grant award of $762,652 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868) supports Desaegher Dairy Inc.'s renewable energy system project in Michigan. The grant will fund the installation of renewable energy technology, such as solar panels, wind turbines, or geothermal systems, to help reduce the dairy's energy costs and consumption while expanding the use of renewable energy sources. REAP aims to...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $103,360.00 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Geerlings Hillside Farms LLC on August 23, 2023. This 2-year grant provides funding to support the implementation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the agricultural producer's facility in Michigan. The REAP program aims to assist agricultural producers and rural small businesses in reducing energy costs and...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) (CFDA 10.868) to Badger Holsteins of Unity, LLC. The grant will support the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the company's dairy farming operations in Wisconsin. Eligible project activities may include the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient...