Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants
30 Dec 2014
USDA Rural Development’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) has
grants, guaranteed loans and combination grant/guaranteed loans available to
help agricultural producers and rural small businesses purchase and install
renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements.
Application and deadlines available here.
Download fact sheet here.
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