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

Federal Grant Award Summary

Liikatchka Plantation received a $241,226 Project Grant award on July 23, 2025, from the Rural Business Cooperative Services to support energy efficiency improvements through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP, CFDA 10.868). The award funds eligible energy efficiency improvement projects at the recipient's Alabama location, with a completion deadline of July 23, 2027. Grant funds will be disbursed on a reimbursement basis following project completion and operational status, consistent with REAP's standard implementation methodology.

Under REAP, the awarded funding supports a range of energy efficiency technologies and building improvements designed to reduce energy costs and consumption. Eligible project categories typically include heating and cooling system upgrades, energy-efficient lighting installations, and building insulation enhancements. The $241,226 grant represents up to 25 percent of the eligible project costs, aligning with REAP's maximum grant structure of $250,000 for energy efficiency improvements. The two-year performance period provides the recipient adequate time to complete the project and achieve operational status before final reimbursement.