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This federal Project Grant award of $100,000.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). The award was made on June 21, 2024 to the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development, a non-profit community development corporation based in Berea, Kentucky.

The grant funding will support the implementation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements by agricultural producers and rural small businesses in Appalachian Kentucky. This aligns with the REAP program's objectives to help rural entities reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy technologies. Eligible projects may include solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting upgrades, HVAC improvements, and building insulation enhancements. The award has a performance period of 24 months, with a scheduled completion date of June 21, 2026.