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

On September 10, 2025, the Rural Business Cooperative Services (RBCS) awarded a Project Grant of $104,559.00 to Caleb Lawrence Briard under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868) for energy efficiency improvements. The award, with a completion date of September 10, 2027, supports the implementation of energy efficiency enhancements at a rural operation in Minnesota. Under this federal program, eligible agricultural producers and rural small businesses receive grants covering up to 25 percent of eligible project costs, with a maximum of $250,000 for energy efficiency improvement projects. Grant funds are provided on a reimbursement basis, and projects are typically completed within two years of the award date.

The Rural Energy for America Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's RBCS, represents a significant federal investment in rural energy resilience. The program has demonstrated substantial growth, obligating $1.99 billion across 28,091 awards over recent years. This award aligns with the program's established evaluation criteria, which prioritize energy quantity saved, environmental benefits, technical merit, and project readiness. As with all program recipients, the awardee is required to maintain financial records and supporting documentation for a minimum of three years following final disbursement.