Opportunity Information: Apply for RDBCP 09 REAP FEASIBILITY
Apply for RDBCP 09 REAP FEASIBILITY
- The Business and Cooperative Programs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Renewable Energy Feasibility Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.868 Rural Energy for America Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 29, 2009 and posted on May 29, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 150 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are agricultural producers and rural small businesses. All agricultural producers, including farmers and ranchers, who gain 50 or more of their gross income from the agricultural operations are eligible. Small businesses that are located in a rural area can also apply. Rural electric cooperatives may also be eligible to apply. Additional Information on Eligibility Citizenship To be eligible, applicants must be individuals or entities at least 51 percent owned by persons who are either 1) citizens of the United States (U.S.),the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or American Samoa or 2) legally admitted permanent residents residing in the U.S. Project The project must be to conduct a feasibility study for a renewable energy system. Eligible technologies include projects that produce energy from wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, hydro power and hydrogen based sources. All projects must be located in a rural area and must be owned by the applicant. Legal authority and responsibility Each applicant must have, or obtain, the legal authority necessary to carry out the purpose of the grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Renewable Energy Feasibility Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RDBCP 09 REAP FEASIBILITY) is a mandatory, competitive grant program under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), administered through USDA Business and Cooperative Programs and authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. Its purpose is to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses lower energy costs and energy use while supporting broader national energy needs by funding feasibility studies that evaluate proposed renewable energy systems before construction or installation.
Funding is provided specifically for feasibility studies tied to renewable energy projects, meaning the grant is meant to pay for the analysis needed to determine whether a proposed system is technically workable and financially viable. The program anticipates around 150 awards from an estimated total funding pool of $6,000,000. Individual awards have no stated minimum (award floor is $0) and are capped at $50,000 per feasibility study. Cost sharing is required: the grant can cover up to 25 percent of total eligible project costs, so applicants should expect to provide the remaining share from other non-grant sources.
Eligible applicants include agricultural producers and rural small businesses, with agricultural producers defined broadly to include farmers and ranchers who earn 50 percent or more of their gross income from agricultural operations. Small businesses must be located in a rural area to qualify, and rural electric cooperatives may also be eligible. There is also an ownership and citizenship/permanent residency requirement: applicants must be individuals or entities that are at least 51 percent owned by people who are U.S. citizens (or citizens of the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or American Samoa) or by individuals who are legally admitted permanent residents residing in the United States. In addition, applicants must have (or be able to obtain) the legal authority necessary to carry out the grant purpose.
Projects funded under this opportunity must be located in a rural area, must be owned by the applicant, and must focus on conducting a feasibility study for a renewable energy system. The eligible renewable energy technologies are wide-ranging and include wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, hydropower, and hydrogen-based energy sources. The emphasis is on early-stage planning and validation work rather than construction, helping applicants make informed decisions and prepare for potential next steps in development and financing.
The opportunity was posted May 29, 2009, with an application closing date of July 31, 2009, and it was later archived on August 30, 2009. Applicants seeking guidance were directed to contact their state Energy Coordinator (as listed in the Federal Register notice dated May 26, 2009) or reach out to National Office representatives, particularly if they had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically. The associated CFDA listing is 10.868 (Rural Energy for America Program).
Renewable Energy Feasibility Grants (RDBCP 09 REAP FEASIBILITY) - FAQs
What is the Renewable Energy Feasibility Grants opportunity?
Renewable Energy Feasibility Grants (Funding Opportunity Number RDBCP 09 REAP FEASIBILITY) is a mandatory, competitive grant opportunity under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). It is administered through USDA Business and Cooperative Programs and authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008.
What is the purpose of this grant program?
The purpose is to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses lower energy costs and reduce energy use, while also supporting broader national energy needs. The funding is specifically intended to support feasibility studies that evaluate renewable energy systems before construction or installation.
What does the grant pay for?
The grant funds feasibility studies tied to renewable energy projects. In other words, it is meant to cover analysis used to determine whether a proposed renewable energy system is technically feasible and financially viable before moving forward with development.
Does the grant fund construction or installation of renewable energy systems?
No. The emphasis of this opportunity is on early-stage planning and validation work through a feasibility study, not construction or installation.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
The opportunity estimates a total funding pool of $6,000,000.
How many awards does the program anticipate making?
The program anticipates approximately 150 awards.
What is the maximum grant amount per award?
Individual awards are capped at $50,000 per feasibility study.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated (the award floor is listed as $0).
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required.
What share of project costs can the grant cover?
The grant can cover up to 25 percent of the total eligible project costs.
How much of the project cost must the applicant provide?
Because the grant can cover up to 25 percent, applicants should expect to provide the remaining share of eligible costs from other non-grant sources.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include agricultural producers and rural small businesses. Rural electric cooperatives may also be eligible.
How is an agricultural producer defined for this opportunity?
Agricultural producers are defined broadly and include farmers and ranchers who earn 50 percent or more of their gross income from agricultural operations.
What qualifies as an eligible small business under this opportunity?
Small businesses must be located in a rural area to qualify.
Do funded projects have to be located in a rural area?
Yes. Projects funded under this opportunity must be located in a rural area.
Does the applicant have to own the project?
Yes. The project must be owned by the applicant.
What types of renewable energy systems are eligible?
Eligible technologies include wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, hydropower, and hydrogen-based energy sources.
What is the program trying to accomplish by funding feasibility studies?
By funding feasibility studies before construction or installation, the program helps applicants make informed decisions about whether a proposed renewable energy system is workable and financially sound, and supports preparation for potential next steps in development and financing.
Are there ownership and citizenship or residency requirements for applicants?
Yes. Applicants must be individuals or entities that are at least 51 percent owned by people who are U.S. citizens (or citizens of the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or American Samoa) or by individuals who are legally admitted permanent residents residing in the United States.
What does the program mean by "legal authority" to carry out the grant purpose?
Applicants must have (or be able to obtain) the legal authority necessary to carry out the purpose of the grant, which is to complete a feasibility study for a renewable energy system.
Is this grant competitive?
Yes. It is described as a mandatory, competitive grant program.
Which USDA program and offices administer this opportunity?
This opportunity is under REAP and is administered through USDA Business and Cooperative Programs.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA listing is 10.868 (Rural Energy for America Program).
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 29, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was July 31, 2009.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. It was archived on August 30, 2009.
Who should applicants contact for guidance?
Applicants were directed to contact their state Energy Coordinator (as listed in the Federal Register notice dated May 26, 2009) or reach out to National Office representatives.
What if an applicant had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The opportunity notes that applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically could contact National Office representatives for assistance.
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