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

Award Details: The Rural Business Cooperative Services (RBCS), under the Department of Agriculture, awarded a Project Grant of $107,197 to William C. Merritt on September 29, 2025, under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). The award is designated for energy efficiency improvements and is scheduled for completion by September 29, 2027.

Products and Services: This grant provides funding to support energy efficiency improvement projects at the awardee's agricultural or rural business operation. Under the Rural Energy for America Program, eligible recipients utilize grants (covering up to 25% of project costs, with a maximum of $250,000 for energy efficiency improvements) to implement energy efficiency enhancements that reduce operational energy consumption. Grant funds are distributed on a reimbursement basis, and projects must typically be completed within two years from the award date. The program prioritizes projects based on energy savings achieved, environmental benefits, technical merit, project readiness, and payback period, with applications evaluated at both the state and national levels before final award by the RBCS Administrator.