The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $300,670 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Kern Family Farms, LLC in Griffin, Indiana. The grant, issued on January 16, 2025, will fund the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the agricultural producer's facilities. Specifically, the funding will support initiatives such as solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems,...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $180,142 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant (CFDA 10.868) to Steelman Farms Inc. in Patoka, Indiana. The grant, provided under the Inflation Reduction Act, will fund energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy system installation at the agricultural producer's facilities. Eligible projects include solar panel installations, HVAC upgrades, and building insulation enhancements to help Steelman Farms...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $388,951 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868) to Minich Dairy Farm in La Porte, Indiana. The funding supports the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the dairy farm operation. Eligible project activities include the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting, HVAC upgrades, and building...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $185,503 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868) to DWR Farm LLC, located in Orleans, Indiana. The grant will fund energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy system development for the rural small business. Specifically, the 2-year grant period from May 2024 to May 2026 will support initiatives such as solar panel installations, HVAC upgrades, and building insulation...
The Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $507,300 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant (CFDA 10.868) to Furrer Crop Farms in Wolcott, Indiana. The grant will support the implementation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the agricultural producer's facility. Eligible project activities under the REAP program include the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, as well as energy-efficient...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $193,750 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868) to Williams Family Farm, LLC in Elwood, Indiana. The grant will support the agricultural producer's investments in renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements, such as solar panel installations, HVAC upgrades, and building insulation enhancements. This 24-month award, with a performance period from September 2024 to...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $119,720 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868) to Billy Dean Cooper JR. The grant funding will be used to support energy efficiency improvements and the deployment of renewable energy systems at Cooper's rural small business located in Indiana. Eligible projects may include the installation of solar panels, upgrading HVAC systems, enhancing building insulation, and other...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $224,985 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to FM Holdings, a for-profit organization located in Nappanee, Indiana. The grant, which runs from August 2024 to August 2026, will support the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the company's facilities. Specifically, the funding will be used for projects such as solar panel installations, wind turbines,...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services has awarded a $384,281 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Bechtold Farms Inc. in North Manchester, Indiana. The grant, with a performance period from September 2024 to September 2026, will support energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy system development for the agricultural producer. Eligible projects under the REAP program include solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems,...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $134,368 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant (CFDA 10.868) to Schmitt Farm Management, LLC in Haubstadt, Indiana. This 24-month grant, effective from August 20, 2024 to August 20, 2026, will support the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the company's agricultural operations. The REAP program provides financial assistance to agricultural producers and...