SEC. 9007 reap-energy efficiency improvements grants (man)

This $500,000 Project Grant was awarded on March 29, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). The grant recipient is Value Added Products, a small agricultural cooperative and manufacturer of goods based in Alva, Oklahoma.

Through this award, Value Added Products will provide products and services related to energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems development, particularly in rural agricultural settings. The funding will support the company's ongoing efforts to reduce energy costs and consumption while promoting sustainable energy practices. As a multi-time REAP grant recipient, Value Added Products has demonstrated its capability in executing projects that align with the USDA's objectives for rural energy development. The company likely offers services such as energy audits, system design, equipment installation, and project management for energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives in agricultural and rural business settings.