Project Grant CLSS00000089665

This $693,132 federal Project Grant was awarded on December 31, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). The grant will support the recipient, Genesee A&B, LLC, in implementing renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at their facility in Portland, Tennessee. Eligible project activities include the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting, HVAC upgrades, and building insulation enhancements. The project period runs for 24 months, with a target completion date of December 31, 2026. The REAP program provides grant funding of up to 25% of total project costs to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to help reduce energy expenses, enhance efficiency, and expand renewable energy use in rural areas.