Reap IRA EEI grant unrestricted (FY 25)

This federal Project Grant award of $165,106.00 was made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services on December 30, 2024 to Winston Plywood And Veneer LLC in Mississippi. The funding is provided through the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868), which offers grants and loan guarantees to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for developing renewable energy systems and implementing energy efficiency improvements. The grant will support Winston Plywood And Veneer LLC in reducing energy costs, enhancing energy efficiency, and expanding renewable energy technologies at their facility in Mississippi. Eligible project activities 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 final completion date of December 30, 2026.