Reap renewable energy system (RES) grant unrestricted amount

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded Whitaker Grain LLC a $251,136 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), CFDA 10.868. The funding will support Whitaker Grain LLC, a for-profit limited liability company located in Dermott, Arkansas, in deploying renewable energy systems and implementing energy efficiency improvements to its agricultural operations. The grant, with a performance period from July 2024 to July 2026, is part of REAP's objective to help rural businesses reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy technologies. The award demonstrates Whitaker Grain LLC's comprehensive approach to sustainable rural business development, encompassing initiatives such as solar, wind, and geothermal system installations, as well as climate-smart agriculture practices to address climate change challenges.