The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $605,135 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Arkansas River Valley Farms LP on August 22, 2023. The grant will provide up to 25% of the costs for the agricultural producer to implement renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. Eligible project activities may include the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting and HVAC...
The USDA Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $226,800 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) (CFDA 10.868) to Jonesboro State Bank, a for-profit organization, to support the development of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at their facility in Louisiana. The grant, awarded on July 2, 2024, with a projected completion date of July 2, 2026, is intended to help the bank reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand the use of...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $590,969 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Star Spangled Investments, LLC on September 18, 2024. The grant will fund renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for this rural small business located in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Eligible project activities under this CFDA 10.868 program include installing solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, upgrading HVAC and...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $414,179 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant on August 21, 2023 to The Bowers Family LLLP in Arkansas. This grant will fund the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for the agricultural producer. Eligible projects under the REAP program include solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting and HVAC, and improved building...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $164,947 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant (CFDA 10.868) to Central Grain, L.L.C., a minority-owned limited liability company located in England, Arkansas. The grant, awarded on December 18, 2024, will fund energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy system development over a 24-month period through December 18, 2026. Eligible project activities include solar panel installations, wind...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $187,500 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grant (CFDA 10.868) to Sunny Side Up Poultry, LLC, a for-profit limited liability company located in Arkansas. The grant, awarded on Sep 17, 2024, will support the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the company's facilities. Eligible project activities under this REAP grant include the installation of solar panels, wind...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $346,920 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Cornerstone Farms, a for-profit organization located in Altheimer, Arkansas. The grant, awarded on September 23, 2024, will support the implementation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the farm's facilities. This funding is provided under CFDA 10.868, the REAP program, which aims to help agricultural producers and rural...
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...
The Rural Business Cooperative Services, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, awarded a $196,640 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868) to Fiberpro LLC, a for-profit limited liability company. The grant will fund the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the company's manufacturing facility in Arkansas. Eligible project activities may include the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $250,000 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to the Community Venture Foundation, doing business as Startup Junkie Foundation, a non-profit organization in Arkansas. The two-year grant, which commenced on June 24, 2024, will fund renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for rural small businesses and agricultural producers in the region. Eligible projects...