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

Weber Road Farms, Inc. (doing business as Weber Beef, Inc.) received a Project Grant award of $127,703 from the Rural Business Cooperative Service (RBCS), a civilian agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). The award, issued on September 4, 2025, supports the deployment of renewable energy systems and/or energy efficiency improvements at the awardee's agricultural operation located in Illinois. The grant represents up to 25 percent of eligible project costs and must be fully expended by the ultimate completion date of September 4, 2027.

Under the Rural Energy for America Program, RBCS provides grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to advance energy independence and operational sustainability through renewable energy system installation (including solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal technologies) and energy efficiency improvements. Grant funds are distributed on a reimbursement basis, with projects typically completed within two years of the award date. The awardee is required to maintain all financial records and supporting documentation for a minimum of three years following final disbursement.