Project Grant CLSS00000079505

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $250,000 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868) to Little Prince of Oregon Nursery, Inc. on August 31, 2023. The grant will support the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the nursery's facilities in Oregon. Eligible project activities may include the deployment of solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting and HVAC, and improved building insulation. The grant provides up to 25% of the total eligible project costs, with a performance period of 2 years. The REAP program aims to assist agricultural producers and rural small businesses in reducing energy costs and consumption while expanding the use of renewable energy in rural communities.