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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP, CFDA 10.868) awarded a $200,000 project grant to the Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association on April 23, 2024. The two-year grant supports energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems development across ten counties in Missouri. Key deliverables include the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting and HVAC upgrades, and improved building insulation. This grant aligns with REAP's objective to help rural entities reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy technologies. Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association, a non-profit rural electric cooperative, has also received other REAP grants in the past, such as a $58,500 award in July 2022 for rural business cooperative development.