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

On July 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $106,541 Project Grant to Chemcut Holdings, LLC under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP, CFDA 10.868). The grant supports Chemcut Holdings' implementation of energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems development at its manufacturing facility in State College, Pennsylvania. As a specialized provider of wet processing equipment and services for the printed circuit board industry, the company is leveraging federal funding to enhance operational sustainability through investments in energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy infrastructure, potentially including solar panel installations or similar systems. The two-year performance period extends through July 23, 2027.

Under REAP guidelines, grant awards provide up to 25 percent of eligible project costs for energy efficiency improvements, with a maximum award of $250,000 for such projects. Grant funds are disbursed on a reimbursement basis following project completion and operational status. This award aligns with the federal program's broader objectives of reducing energy costs and consumption while advancing renewable energy adoption, particularly among rural small businesses. Chemcut Holdings is responsible for retaining all financial records and supporting documentation for a minimum of three years following final disbursement.