The federal Project Grant award of $232,762 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) (CFDA 10.868). The grant supports the implementation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for the awardee, Jaasim, L.L.C. (doing business as Southern Market), a minority-owned, for-profit small business located in Port Gibson, Mississippi. The award will fund projects such as solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting upgrades, HVAC improvements, and building insulation enhancements over a two-year performance period ending on December 30, 2026. The REAP program aims to help rural entities reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy technologies.
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