SEC. 9007 reap-energy efficiency improvements grants (man)

Bijou Hutterian Brethren, Inc. received a $500,000 project grant on May 28, 2025, from the Rural Business Cooperative Services (RBCS), a component of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The award was made under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868) and is designated as a Section 9007 REAP Energy Efficiency Improvements Grant. The grant will support energy efficiency improvements and/or renewable energy systems development at the awardee's South Dakota location, with a project completion target of May 28, 2027. Funding will be provided on a reimbursement basis once the project is complete and operational.

Under the Rural Energy for America Program, eligible projects encompass energy efficiency upgrades such as HVAC improvements, building insulation enhancements, and energy-efficient lighting, as well as renewable energy systems including solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal installations. The $500,000 award to Bijou Hutterian Brethren, Inc. represents the maximum grant amount available under the program for renewable energy systems projects and will support up to 25 percent of eligible project costs. The awardee must retain financial and supporting documentation for a minimum of three years following final disbursement in accordance with federal grant compliance requirements.