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Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program

Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Department of Agriculture

This grant is closed. The deadline was October 20, 2026. Similar open grants are listed below.

Deadline
October 20, 2026REAP Applications are accepted year-round. For applicants requesting grants of $20,000 or less, that wish to have their…
Award size
$1,500 to $500,000About 1000 awards
Matching funds
RequiredYou must contribute some of the cost
Fit for small groups
Possible fit

In plain language

This grant helps pay for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. It is meant to help small businesses and others in rural areas. The grant can also help agricultural producers.

The money can pay for

  • Installing renewable energy systems
  • Improving energy efficiency
  • Supporting agricultural producers
  • Funding energy-related projects

Who can apply

Small businesses, agricultural producers, and Native American tribal organizations can apply for this grant.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Possible fit. This grant may be a good fit for a small community nonprofit that works with agriculture or energy, but it requires matching funds and may need technical expertise.

Before you apply

  • Matching funds are required
  • Eligibility includes agricultural producers
  • Application instructions must be followed carefully
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.

From the official listing

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

Opportunity number
RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2016
Posted
October 13, 2015
Total funding
$35 million
Eligible applicants
Others (see eligibility details)
Small businesses
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Eligibility details
Agricultural Producers
Assistance listing
10.868 Rural Energy for America Program
Agency contact
Business and Cooperative Programs
Refer to energy coordinator list via link posted above.
202-720-1914
Open the official listing on Grants.govAgency’s full announcement

Nonprofits are eligible here through the “Others” category. Read the eligibility details carefully.