Opportunity Information: Apply for RDBCP 10 REAP RES EEI
Apply for RDBCP 10 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 Apr 30, 2010 and posted on Apr 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 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 $51,500,000.00 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 2,000 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 is a competitive grant program under USDA Rural Development's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), administered through 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 expand the use of clean energy by funding the purchase, installation, or construction of renewable energy systems, as well as a wide range of energy efficiency upgrades.
Funding is provided as grants with a cost-sharing requirement, meaning recipients must cover a portion of the total project cost. The grant can pay for up to 25 percent of total eligible project costs. The maximum award (ceiling) depends on the type of project: up to $500,000 for renewable energy systems and up to $250,000 for energy efficiency improvements. Smaller requests are also eligible and specifically encouraged: applications can be as low as $2,500 for renewable energy systems and $1,500 for energy efficiency improvements. A program set-aside requires that at least 20 percent of total grant funds awarded go to smaller grants of $20,000 or less, which signals an intent to keep the program accessible to smaller farms and small rural businesses and not only large projects.
Eligible applicants include agricultural producers and rural small businesses, with some circumstances allowing rural electric cooperatives to apply as well. Agricultural producers (including farmers and ranchers) qualify if at least 50 percent of their gross income comes from agricultural operations. Rural small businesses must be located in a rural area. Ownership and citizenship/residency requirements also apply: 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 legally admitted permanent residents living in the United States.
Projects must be located in a rural area, must be technically feasible, and must be owned by the applicant. The eligible project scope is tied directly to tangible improvements: either installing renewable energy generation or making energy efficiency improvements. Energy efficiency examples include retrofitting lighting, improving insulation, and purchasing or replacing equipment with more energy-efficient units. Renewable energy examples include systems that generate energy from wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, hydropower, and hydrogen-based sources. Applicants also must have (or be able to obtain) the legal authority needed to carry out the project and comply with grant requirements.
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RDBCP 10 REAP RES EEI; CFDA 10.868) was posted April 30, 2010, with an original and current closing date of June 30, 2010, and an archive date of July 30, 2010. The estimated total program funding listed is $51.5 million, with an expectation of roughly 2,000 awards, indicating many grants are intended to be relatively small to mid-sized rather than a limited number of very large awards. Applicants seeking application help or program details were directed to contact their state Energy Coordinator (listed in the Federal Register notice dated April 26, 2010) or reach out to National Office representatives, particularly if they had difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements (USDA REAP) - FAQs
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a competitive grant program under USDA Rural Development's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), administered through Business and Cooperative Programs and authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. It funds renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses lower energy costs and expand the use of clean energy.
2) What does the grant pay for?
The grant supports the purchase, installation, or construction of renewable energy systems and a wide range of energy efficiency upgrades tied to tangible improvements.
3) Does this program require cost sharing?
Yes. Funding is provided as grants with a cost-sharing requirement, meaning the recipient must cover a portion of the total project cost.
4) What percentage of project costs can the grant cover?
The grant can pay for up to 25 percent of total eligible project costs.
5) What are the maximum grant amounts?
The maximum award depends on the project type: up to $500,000 for renewable energy systems and up to $250,000 for energy efficiency improvements.
6) Are small grant requests allowed?
Yes. Smaller requests are eligible and encouraged. Applications can be as low as $2,500 for renewable energy systems and $1,500 for energy efficiency improvements.
7) Is there any preference or set-aside for small awards?
Yes. At least 20 percent of total grant funds awarded must go to smaller grants of $20,000 or less, signaling the program is intended to stay accessible to smaller farms and small rural businesses.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include agricultural producers and rural small businesses. In some circumstances, rural electric cooperatives may apply as well.
9) How does an agricultural producer qualify?
Agricultural producers (including farmers and ranchers) qualify if at least 50 percent of their gross income comes from agricultural operations.
10) How does a rural small business qualify?
Rural small businesses must be located in a rural area to be eligible.
11) Are there ownership and citizenship or residency requirements?
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 legally admitted permanent residents living in the United States.
12) Where must the project be located?
Projects must be located in a rural area.
13) Does the applicant need to own the project?
Yes. The project must be owned by the applicant.
14) What types of energy efficiency improvements are considered eligible?
Examples given include retrofitting lighting, improving insulation, and purchasing or replacing equipment with more energy-efficient units.
15) What types of renewable energy systems are considered eligible?
Examples given include systems that generate energy from wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, hydropower, and hydrogen-based sources.
16) Are there technical requirements for projects?
Yes. Projects must be technically feasible.
17) Does the applicant need legal authority to carry out the project?
Yes. Applicants must have (or be able to obtain) the legal authority needed to carry out the project and comply with grant requirements.
18) What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RDBCP 10 REAP RES EEI, and the CFDA number is 10.868.
19) When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on April 30, 2010. The original and current closing date listed is June 30, 2010.
20) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is July 30, 2010.
21) How much total funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total program funding listed is $51.5 million.
22) About how many awards were expected?
The opportunity indicated an expectation of roughly 2,000 awards, suggesting many grants were intended to be small to mid-sized rather than only a few very large awards.
23) Who should applicants contact for help or program details?
Applicants were directed to contact their state Energy Coordinator (listed in the Federal Register notice dated April 26, 2010). Applicants could also reach out to National Office representatives, especially if they had difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
24) Which USDA office administers the program?
The program is under USDA Rural Development's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and is administered through Business and Cooperative Programs.
25) What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses lower energy costs and expand the use of clean energy by funding renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements.
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