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Subject:USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Application Deadline Approaching
Date:Thursday, February 9, 2023 10:18:18 AM
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REAP Application Deadline
USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Application Deadline Approaching
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 31, 2023
USDA is making $300 million available under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to
expand renewable energy and support energy-efficiency projects for people living in rural America.
This funding includes $250 million provided by the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic
legislative package known as the Inflation Reduction Act.
USDA Rural Development is in a unique position to make climate-smart investments in rural
infrastructure. The Inflation Reduction Act represents the largest ever federal investment in clean
energy for the future. This historic funding will strengthen our energy security, create good-paying
jobs, and save Americans money on their energy costs.
USDA is seeking applications for Fiscal Year 2023 funding. Two significant changes to this
additional funding include an increase in the maximum Federal grant share from 25% to 40% of
total project cost and an increase of maximum grant amounts from $250,000 to $500,000 for
energy efficiency projects and an increase from $500,000 to $1,000,000 for renewable energy
systems. Projects in underserved areas are prioritized for funding under this notice.
Interested applicants may contact USDA Rural Development in Montana State Energy Coordinator
Kathy Archer at kathy.archer@usda.gov to discuss your project and ask any questions about the
REAP program or the application process.
Agricultural producers and rural small businesses are eligible applicants for loan guarantees and
grants to develop renewable energy systems and to make energy efficiency improvements. State
and local governments, Federally recognized Tribes, land-grant colleges or universities or other
institutions of higher education, rural electric cooperatives, public power entities, and Resource
Conservation & Development Councils (as defined in 16 USC §3451) are eligible applicants for
grants to conduct energy audits and provide development assistance.
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