The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $223,914 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Mountain Home Lumber, L.L.C., a woman-owned business in Arkansas. The funding is being used to support the installation of a renewable energy system, such as solar panels, at the company's facility. The 24-month project is scheduled for completion by July 1, 2026. The REAP program provides grants and loan guarantees to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to promote the development of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. This award demonstrates the USDA's efforts to assist rural entities in reducing energy costs, enhancing energy efficiency, and expanding the use of renewable energy technologies.