Project Grant CLSS00000082758

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $415,240 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Valley Hardwoods, Inc. on February 16, 2024. The funding will support the implementation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for this rural small business over a two-year performance period ending on February 16, 2026. REAP provides grants of up to 25% of project costs to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to promote the development of renewable energy systems, such as solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal systems, as well as energy efficiency upgrades like improved lighting, HVAC, and building insulation. The goal is to reduce energy costs and consumption while increasing the use of renewable energy in rural communities across the United States.