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

Grant Award Summary

On September 22, 2025, the Rural Business Cooperative Services (RBCS), a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant to Kalamazoo Rng, LLC under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). This award funds the installation of renewable energy systems and/or implementation of energy efficiency improvements at the awardee's operation located in Michigan. The grant supports concrete energy infrastructure projects such as solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, hydro, or hydrogen renewable energy system installations, as well as complementary energy efficiency upgrades. The award carries an ultimate completion date of September 22, 2027, allowing a two-year implementation window for project completion and operational status.

Under the Rural Energy for America Program administered by RBCS, grants typically cover up to 25 percent of eligible project costs, with individual awards capped at $500,000 for renewable energy systems and $250,000 for energy efficiency improvements. This $1,000,000 award represents a maximum-tier renewable energy systems grant and indicates a substantial qualifying project investment by the awardee. Grant funds are provided on a reimbursement basis upon project completion and operational status, with the awardee required to maintain financial and supporting documentation for a minimum of three years following final disbursement.