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

Cedar Livestock Farms, LLC received a $125,582 Project Grant award dated September 25, 2025, from the Rural Business Cooperative Services (RBCS), a component of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). The award funds deployment of renewable energy systems and/or energy efficiency improvements at the awardee's agricultural operation located in Maryland. Grant funds are provided on a reimbursement basis, with the project expected to be completed by the ultimate completion date of September 25, 2027.

The Rural Energy for America Program provides grants covering up to 25 percent of eligible project costs to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for concrete energy projects, including renewable energy system installations (solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, hydro, and hydrogen) and energy efficiency improvements. Combined grant and guaranteed loan assistance cannot exceed 75 percent of total eligible project costs. Applications are evaluated on criteria including energy quantity replaced or produced, environmental benefits, commercial availability, technical merit, project readiness, and payback period, with awards subject to final approval by the RBCS Administrator.