Opportunity Information: Apply for RDBCP 09 REAP RES EEI
Apply for RDBCP 09 REAP RES EEI
- 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 Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements" 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 $51,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1,100 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 the purchase and installation or construction of a renewable energy system or energy efficiency improvement. Eligible projects include retrofitting lighting or insulation, or purchasing or replacing equipment with more efficiency units. Eligible renewable energy projects 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, must be technically feasible, 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 Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RDBCP 09 REAP RES EEI) is part of the USDA Rural Development Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), administered through Business and Cooperative Programs under the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. Its purpose is to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses lower energy costs and adopt cleaner energy by funding the purchase, installation, or construction of renewable energy systems, as well as upgrades that improve energy efficiency. Funding is awarded competitively, meaning applications are scored and ranked against each other rather than funded automatically.
The program offers grant funding that can cover up to 25 percent of a project s total eligible costs, so applicants should expect to provide the remaining share through cash, financing, or other eligible sources as required by the program s cost share rules. The maximum (ceiling) grant amount depends on project type: up to 500,000 for renewable energy system projects and up to 250,000 for energy efficiency improvement projects. The program also considers relatively small requests, with minimums as low as 2,500 for renewable energy systems and 1,500 for energy efficiency improvements. A notable set aside requirement is that at least 20 percent of total grant funds awarded must support grants of 20,000 or less, which signals an intent to keep the program accessible to smaller operations and modest upgrades, not only large capital projects.
Eligible applicants are agricultural producers and rural small businesses, with some situations where rural electric cooperatives may also be eligible. Agricultural producers include farmers and ranchers who receive 50 percent or more of their gross income from agricultural operations. Rural small businesses must be located in a rural area. The citizenship and ownership rules require that applicants be individuals or entities at least 51 percent owned by people who are either U.S. citizens (or citizens of specified affiliated jurisdictions: the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or American Samoa) or lawful permanent residents residing in the United States.
Eligible projects must be located in a rural area, must be owned by the applicant, and must be technically feasible. The grant supports two broad categories of work. For energy efficiency, examples include retrofitting lighting, adding or upgrading insulation, or purchasing or replacing equipment with more efficient units. For renewable energy systems, eligible technologies include wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, hydropower, and hydrogen based energy sources, as long as the project involves purchasing and installing or constructing the system. Applicants also need to have (or be able to obtain) the legal authority required to carry out the project, which typically relates to site control, permits, and the right to enter into contracts and obligations tied to the award.
This specific posting lists an estimated total funding amount of 51,600,000 and an expected 1,100 awards under CFDA 10.868. The opportunity was posted May 29, 2009, with a closing date of July 31, 2009, and it was archived August 30, 2009. For application and program guidance, the notice directs applicants to contact their state Energy Coordinator (referenced in the Federal Register notice dated May 26, 2009) or reach out to National Office representatives if they have trouble accessing the announcement or need additional support.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements grant opportunity?
This opportunity is titled "Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements" and is part of the USDA Rural Development Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). It is administered through USDA Rural Development Business and Cooperative Programs under the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is RDBCP 09 REAP RES EEI.
What is the purpose of this grant program?
The purpose is to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses lower energy costs and adopt cleaner energy. It does this by funding (1) the purchase, installation, or construction of renewable energy systems and (2) upgrades that improve energy efficiency.
Is funding first-come, first-served?
No. Funding is awarded competitively. Applications are scored and ranked against each other rather than funded automatically.
What types of projects can be funded?
The program supports two broad project categories:
- Renewable energy systems (purchase and installation or construction)
- Energy efficiency improvements (upgrades that reduce energy use)
What are examples of eligible energy efficiency improvements?
Examples include retrofitting lighting, adding or upgrading insulation, and purchasing or replacing equipment with more energy-efficient units.
What renewable energy technologies are eligible?
Eligible renewable energy system technologies include wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, hydropower, and hydrogen-based energy sources, as long as the project involves purchasing and installing or constructing the system.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include agricultural producers and rural small businesses. In some situations, rural electric cooperatives may also be eligible.
How does the program define an agricultural producer?
Agricultural producers include farmers and ranchers who receive 50 percent or more of their gross income from agricultural operations.
How does the program define a rural small business?
A rural small business must be located in a rural area.
Do projects have to be located in a rural area?
Yes. Eligible projects must be located in a rural area.
Does the applicant have to own the project?
Yes. Eligible projects must be owned by the applicant.
Does the project have to be technically feasible?
Yes. Eligible projects must be technically feasible.
Is there a cost share requirement?
Yes. Grant funding can cover up to 25 percent of a project's total eligible costs. Applicants should expect to provide the remaining share through cash, financing, or other eligible sources, consistent with the program's cost share rules.
What is the maximum grant amount?
The maximum (ceiling) grant amount depends on the project type:
- Up to $500,000 for renewable energy system projects
- Up to $250,000 for energy efficiency improvement projects
What is the minimum grant request amount?
Minimum grant request amounts can be as low as:
- $2,500 for renewable energy system projects
- $1,500 for energy efficiency improvement projects
Is there any set-aside or special emphasis for smaller grants?
Yes. At least 20 percent of total grant funds awarded must support grants of $20,000 or less. This indicates the program is intended to remain accessible to smaller operations and modest upgrades, not only large capital projects.
Are there citizenship or ownership requirements for applicants?
Yes. Applicants must be individuals or entities that are at least 51 percent owned by people who are either 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 lawful permanent residents residing in the United States.
What does it mean to have legal authority to carry out the project?
Applicants need to have (or be able to obtain) the legal authority required to carry out the project. This typically relates to site control, permits, and having the right to enter into contracts and obligations tied to the award.
How much total funding is estimated for this posting?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $51,600,000.
How many awards are expected?
The posting lists an expected 1,100 awards.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 10.868.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on May 29, 2009, and had a closing date of July 31, 2009.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The posting indicates it was archived on August 30, 2009.
Who should applicants contact for application and program guidance?
Applicants are directed to contact their state Energy Coordinator (referenced in the Federal Register notice dated May 26, 2009). If they have trouble accessing the announcement or need additional support, they can reach out to National Office representatives.
Where is the state Energy Coordinator information referenced?
The state Energy Coordinator information is referenced in a Federal Register notice dated May 26, 2009.
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