OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesRDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2016

Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program

Rural Business-Cooperative ServiceNo deadline listed$1,500 – $500,000

Does this fit your business?

This USDA program funds agricultural producers and rural small businesses to buy and install renewable energy systems like solar and wind, and to make energy efficiency improvements. Awards run from $1,500 to $500,000, and cost sharing is required, so you need money of your own to put in. Nonprofits and organizations outside rural areas should not bother applying.

Best for
Agricultural producers, Rural small businesses, Energy and clean tech businesses installing renewable systems or efficiency upgrades, Native American tribal organizations
Not for
Nonprofits, Urban businesses outside rural areas, Organizations that cannot meet cost sharing requirements
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechMatches your industry (energy, renewable, efficiency)
94
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingCurrently accepting applications
80
Strong Match
Food & BeverageCurrently accepting applications
70
Good Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Energy efficiency, Capital projects, Equipment
Who can apply
Small businesses, Individuals, Tribal governments and organizations
Award range
$1,500 – $500,000

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $1,500 to $500,000. The total program funding is $35,400,000, with about 1,000 awards expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Agricultural producers and rural small businesses, including small businesses and Native American tribal organizations, may apply. Individuals may also apply. The applicant types listed are small business, individual, and tribal.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. The program lists small businesses and individuals among the applicant types, but it does not publish a rule specifically addressing sole proprietors or single-member LLCs.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.

Summary

USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service REAP grants fund agricultural producers and rural small businesses to purchase and install renewable energy systems (solar, wind, etc.) and make energy efficiency improvements. Cost sharing required; awards range from $1,500 to $500,000.

About this grant

REAP Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Program.

Refer to Application Package AND Application Instruction links to obtain all necessary forms for a complete application.

Contact State Energy Coordinators with questions: http://www.rd.usda.gov/files/RBS_StateEnergyCoordinators.pdf

Who can apply

Agricultural Producers

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Agriculture
  • Energy
  • Rural

Set-asides

  • Rural

Program contact

Business and Cooperative ProgramsRefer to energy coordinator list via link posted above.202-720-1914

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