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

Federal Grant Award Summary: Prairie Queen Mill LLC

Prairie Queen Mill LLC received a $411,413 Project Grant on September 12, 2025, from the Rural Business Cooperative Services (RBCS), under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). The award, with an ultimate completion date of September 12, 2027, supports the deployment of renewable energy systems and/or implementation of energy efficiency improvements at the awardee's operation in South Dakota. Grant funds are provided on a reimbursement basis, with projects expected to be completed within two years of the award date.

Under the Rural Energy for America Program, eligible recipients such as Prairie Queen Mill LLC utilize grant funding to cover up to 25 percent of eligible project costs for renewable energy systems (including solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, hydro, and hydrogen technologies) or energy efficiency improvements. The program may also provide loan guarantees, with combined grant and loan assistance not exceeding 75 percent of total project costs. Applications are evaluated based on criteria including energy quantity replaced or produced, environmental benefits, technical merit, project readiness, and payback period.