SEC. 9007 reap-renew energy sys grants (man)

Sunshire DC LLC received a $500,000 grant award dated July 17, 2025, through the Rural Business Cooperative Services (RBCS) under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), CFDA 10.868. The award supports the development and implementation of renewable energy systems in New Mexico, with an ultimate completion date of July 17, 2027. The funding will be provided on a reimbursement basis upon project completion and operational status, consistent with REAP requirements that grants cover up to 25 percent of eligible project costs for renewable energy initiatives.

The REAP program administered by RBCS provides federal funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to advance renewable energy adoption and energy efficiency improvements in rural communities. Eligible projects under this award may encompass technologies such as solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, and related renewable energy infrastructure. Grant recipients are evaluated on criteria including energy quantity produced or replaced, environmental benefits, technical merit, project readiness, and payback period, with the goal of reducing energy costs while promoting sustainable energy development in rural areas.