Reap renewable energy system (RES) grant unrestricted amount

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $283,385 Project Grant to Jerome Country Market, L.L.C. under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). This funding will be used by Jerome Country Market, a for-profit limited liability company located in Michigan, to install renewable energy systems and implement energy efficiency improvements. The REAP program provides grants of up to 25% of project costs to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to promote the development of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency upgrades. Recent REAP awards have ranged from $5,000 to $850,500, with most falling between $10,000 and $50,000. This 2-year grant awarded on December 13, 2023, will support Jerome Country Market's efforts to reduce energy costs and consumption while expanding the use of renewable energy sources in their rural community.