This federal Project Grant award of $312,660.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), CFDA 10.868. The grant supports energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy system development for the agricultural producer and rural small business awardee, Paul Erickson. The funding will be used for projects such as solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting and HVAC upgrades, and improved building insulation. The goal is to reduce energy costs and consumption while expanding the use of renewable energy sources in rural Minnesota. The project has a performance period of two years, from February 15, 2024 to February 15, 2026.