The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $487,600 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Prairie View Dairy LLC on August 17, 2023. This 2-year grant will fund the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the company's dairy facility in Michigan. Eligible projects under REAP include solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting and HVAC, and building insulation. The...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $112,489 Project Grant to Nobel Family Dairy LLC under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), CFDA 10.868. The award will fund the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the dairy facility in Michigan. The 2-year project aims to reduce the dairy's energy costs and consumption while expanding its use of renewable energy. Typical REAP awards provide up to 25% of...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $123,745 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Epple Family Farms, LLC, a for-profit agricultural producer in Michigan. The two-year grant, awarded on December 11, 2023, will support the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements on the farm's operations. Eligible projects under the REAP program include solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, and...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded Cow Pleasant Dairy Inc. a $799,875 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant on February 29, 2024. The grant will fund the provision of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for Cow Pleasant Dairy Inc., a for-profit subchapter S corporation located in Michigan. The 2-year grant period runs through February 28, 2026. REAP provides funding to agricultural producers and rural small...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant to Autumn Vista Dairy LLC under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) (CFDA 10.868). The grant provides funding for the agricultural producer to implement renewable energy system (RES) projects and make energy efficiency improvements (EEI) at their dairy operation in Michigan. The 24-month award period runs from July 2024 to July 2026. The REAP program supports agricultural producers...
The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services, has awarded a $100,696.00 Project Grant to SD Depository, LLC. This grant, with an award date of September 12, 2023, and a performance period ending September 12, 2025, will be used to support the development of a renewable energy system by the for-profit limited liability company. The REAP program provides funding to agricultural producers and rural small...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $705,160 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Walnutdale Family Farms, LLC in Wayland, Michigan. The 24-month grant, awarded on September 26, 2024, will support the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the agricultural producer's facilities. The REAP program provides financial assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to promote...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $715,500 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Ever Fresh Cooling LLC, a for-profit organization located in Michigan. The grant, awarded on March 1, 2024, will support the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for the company's operations. The REAP program provides funding for projects such as solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $250,000 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Lakeshore Sales Corporation on August 17, 2023. The REAP grant will fund the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements by this for-profit small business located in Michigan. Eligible project activities may include the purchase and installation of solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $943,750 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Goma Dairy Farm LLC. The grant, awarded on March 26, 2024, will fund renewable energy system upgrades for the agricultural producer over a two-year performance period ending March 26, 2026. The REAP program provides grants of up to 25% of project costs to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems and energy...