Project Grant CLSS00000090055

The federal Project Grant award of $113,500.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). The grant funding supports energy efficiency improvements and the development of renewable energy systems for the Steffen Farm Partnership, a for-profit agricultural producer located in Ogilvie, Minnesota. Specifically, the grant will fund projects such as solar panel installations, HVAC upgrades, and building insulation enhancements to help the farm reduce energy costs and expand its use of renewable energy technologies. The grant has a performance period of 24 months, with a targeted completion date of January 10, 2027.