Federal Project Grant Award Summary
Albright's Mill LLC received a $166,625 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services (RBCS) under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868), awarded September 8, 2025, with a completion date of September 8, 2027. This funding supports the deployment of renewable energy systems and/or implementation of energy efficiency improvements at the awardee's agricultural or rural business operation in Pennsylvania. The grant covers up to 25 percent of eligible project costs, consistent with program guidelines that cap renewable energy system grants at $500,000 and energy efficiency improvement grants at $250,000.
The Rural Energy for America Program provides grants and guaranteed loans to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to advance renewable energy development and energy efficiency. Eligible projects include installation of solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, hydro, and hydrogen systems, as well as comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades. Grant funds are distributed on a reimbursement basis, with projects typically completed within two years of award. The program evaluates applications based on energy quantity replaced or produced, environmental benefits, technical merit, project readiness, and payback period, with state-level review followed by nationwide ranking by the RBCS National Office.