Project Grant CLSS00000081553

The Rural Business Cooperative Services, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, awarded a $105,386 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to Franklin Iron LLC, a for-profit woman-owned small business located in Alabama. The grant, awarded on November 7, 2023, supports energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy system development by agricultural producers and rural small businesses. The funding will cover up to 25% of eligible project costs and can be used for initiatives such as solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting and HVAC upgrades, and building insulation improvements. This aligns with the REAP program's objectives to reduce energy costs and consumption while expanding the use of renewable energy sources in rural communities across the United States. The grant has a performance period of two years, with a target completion date of November 7, 2025.