The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $521,470 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868) to J & O Farm, LLC in Minden, Louisiana. The funding will support the farm's investments in renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements, such as solar panel installations, HVAC upgrades, and building insulation enhancements. The two-year grant period runs from January 16, 2025, to January 16, 2027. The REAP program provides grants of up to 25% of project costs to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to help reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy technologies.
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