This $233,410.00 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant, awarded on January 10, 2025 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services, provides funding to Edward Shelstad, a for-profit rural business located in Madison, Minnesota, to support energy efficiency improvements. The REAP program, authorized under CFDA 10.868, aims to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand renewable energy use. This specific grant will enable the recipient to implement eligible projects such as solar panel installations, HVAC upgrades, and building insulation enhancements, with a performance period through January 10, 2027. The REAP program typically awards grants ranging from $6,411 to $1,000,000, with a focus on supporting diverse rural businesses and entities in their renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives.
Generated 3/4/25, 4:43 AM