The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $346,602 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Craig Diel Farms Inc. in Illinois. The grant, awarded on March 5, 2024, will fund energy efficiency improvements and the development of renewable energy systems for the agricultural producer over a two-year performance period through March 5, 2026. The REAP program provides grants of up to 25% of project costs to promote energy efficiency and...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $248,891 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grant (CFDA 10.868) to Wayne & Susan Bergbower Farms LLC located in Newton, Illinois. The grant funding supports energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy system development, such as solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting, HVAC upgrades, and building insulation enhancements. The 24-month project period...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $165,240 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Wixom Farms Inc., a for-profit S corporation in Illinois. The REAP program provides grants and loan guarantees to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to promote energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems development. This award will fund renewable energy system installation and energy efficiency improvements at Wixom...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded Distant View Farms LLC a $256,932 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to support energy efficiency improvements. The two-year grant, which began on Feb 21, 2024, will fund projects to reduce energy costs and consumption, such as solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting and HVAC upgrades, and improved building insulation. The REAP program provides up to...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $160,026 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to CRG Agricultural Properti on Aug 29, 2023. The grant will support the provision of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for this for-profit agricultural producer over a 2-year period through Aug 29, 2025. Funded projects may include the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $128,256 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to E 85 Farms LLC on February 21, 2024. The grant will fund energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy system development for the agricultural producer over a two-year performance period ending on February 21, 2026. The REAP program provides grants of up to 25% of project costs to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to promote...
The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) awarded a $138,985 Project Grant to Kober Family AG, LLC on September 20, 2023. This grant, provided through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services, will fund energy efficiency improvements and the development of renewable energy systems for the agricultural producer. The grant, which has a performance period through September 20, 2025, supports projects such as solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $375,000 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Advanced AG Concepts Inc. on Sep 23, 2024. The grant will be used to fund renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the company's facilities in Eureka, Illinois. The REAP program, authorized under CFDA 10.868, provides grants and loan guarantees to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for projects that reduce energy...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $925,148 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Solar Gain Inc. on August 30, 2023. This 2-year grant provides funding to support the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses. The REAP program aims to assist these entities in reducing energy costs and consumption while expanding the use of renewable energy in...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $106,073 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Piper Property Group, LLC on February 5, 2024. The two-year grant supports the development of a renewable energy system project by the for-profit organization located in Illinois. The REAP program provides funding for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses, with the goal of...