Opportunity Information: Apply for RDBCP 10 REAP FEASIBILITY
Apply for RDBCP 10 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 Aug 12, 2010 and posted on Aug 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 5, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,000,000.00 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 110 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Renewable Energy Feasibility Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RDBCP 10 REAP FEASIBILITY) is part of the USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), administered through Business and Cooperative Programs and authorized under the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. The purpose of this funding is to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses pay for feasibility studies that evaluate renewable energy system projects. In practical terms, the program is meant to help eligible rural applicants reduce their energy costs and overall energy use while also supporting broader national energy needs by encouraging viable renewable energy development.
Funding is provided as competitive grants, meaning applications are reviewed and scored against each other rather than funded on a first-come, first-served basis. Grant funds can cover up to 25 percent of total eligible project costs, so applicants should plan for a required cost share or matching funds to cover the remaining portion. For feasibility studies specifically, the maximum (ceiling) award is capped at $50,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). The announcement estimated $3,000,000 in total funding available and projected roughly 110 awards under this opportunity.
Eligibility is focused on two main groups. First, agricultural producers, including farmers and ranchers, are eligible as long as they receive at least 50 percent of their gross income from agricultural operations. Second, rural small businesses located in rural areas can apply. The notice also indicates that rural electric cooperatives may be eligible in some cases. The program is tied to CFDA number 10.868 (Rural Energy for America Program), and it explicitly includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Key dates in the posted announcement show it was published on August 12, 2010, with an application closing date of October 5, 2010 (and an archive date of November 5, 2010). While those deadlines reflect the historical posting, the structure described (feasibility-study support, cost share, and the $50,000 cap) captures what this specific opportunity was offering during that funding cycle.
For applicants seeking official guidance and detailed application requirements, the opportunity points to the Federal Register notice and recommends contacting the Energy Coordinator for the applicant’s state. The Energy Coordinators list is referenced in a Federal Register Notice dated May 26, 2009, and applicants can also reach out to National Office representatives if needed, especially if they have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Renewable Energy Feasibility Grants (USDA REAP) - FAQs
What is the Renewable Energy Feasibility Grants opportunity?
This opportunity is a competitive grant under the USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). It is identified by Funding Opportunity Number RDBCP 10 REAP FEASIBILITY and is administered through USDA Business and Cooperative Programs. It is authorized under the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008.
What is the purpose of this grant program?
The grant is intended to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses pay for feasibility studies that evaluate renewable energy system projects. The broader goal is to support viable renewable energy development while helping eligible rural applicants reduce energy costs and overall energy use.
What type of projects does this funding support?
This specific opportunity supports feasibility studies for renewable energy system projects. The feasibility study is meant to evaluate whether a proposed renewable energy system project is viable.
What costs can the grant cover?
Based on the information provided, grant funds can be used to pay for feasibility studies that evaluate renewable energy system projects. The announcement also states that the grant can cover up to 25 percent of total eligible project costs, indicating that a cost share is required for the remaining portion.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
For feasibility studies under this opportunity, the maximum award (ceiling) is $50,000. The minimum award amount is listed as $0 (no stated minimum).
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Grant funds may cover up to 25 percent of total eligible project costs, so applicants should plan to provide the remaining portion through matching funds or other non-grant sources.
Is this funding first-come, first-served?
No. Funding is provided as competitive grants, meaning applications are reviewed and scored against each other rather than awarded in the order they are submitted.
How much total funding was available for this opportunity?
The announcement estimated $3,000,000 in total funding available for this funding cycle.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement projected roughly 110 awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is focused on (1) agricultural producers and (2) rural small businesses located in rural areas. The notice also indicates rural electric cooperatives may be eligible in some cases.
What qualifies as an eligible agricultural producer for this grant?
Agricultural producers, including farmers and ranchers, are eligible as long as they receive at least 50 percent of their gross income from agricultural operations.
What qualifies as an eligible rural small business?
The opportunity states that rural small businesses located in rural areas can apply. The provided information does not include additional details on how rural areas or small business status are defined for this specific notice.
Are rural electric cooperatives eligible?
The notice indicates that rural electric cooperatives may be eligible in some cases. The provided information does not specify the conditions, so applicants would need to confirm details through the official guidance referenced by the opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is tied to CFDA number 10.868, Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was published on August 12, 2010. The application closing date listed was October 5, 2010, and the archive date was November 5, 2010.
Do the deadlines listed apply today?
The dates provided reflect a historical posting for that funding cycle. The information provided does not state any current open date or current deadline.
Where can applicants find the official application requirements?
The opportunity points applicants to the Federal Register notice for official guidance and detailed application requirements.
Who should applicants contact with questions or for help applying?
Applicants are advised to contact the Energy Coordinator for their state. The Energy Coordinators list is referenced in a Federal Register Notice dated May 26, 2009. The opportunity also notes that applicants can reach out to National Office representatives if needed, especially if they have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
What government agency administers this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the USDA through Business and Cooperative Programs as part of the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).
What law authorizes this program?
The opportunity is authorized under the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008.
What is the main practical benefit for eligible applicants?
The program is meant to help eligible rural applicants reduce energy costs and overall energy use by supporting feasibility studies that evaluate renewable energy system projects.
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