Rural Development, Business Programs Grant Writing Workshops
Small businesses, solar providers, county and city administrators, nonprofits, tribal entities, and farmers are encouraged to participate in our free grant writing workshops to learn about the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and the Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) program. The workshops will teach potential applicants, of all skill levels, how to prepare and apply, the grant application process and tips to improve the score.
REAP - Provides grant funding and guaranteed loan financing to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements.
RBDG - A competitive grant designed to support targeted technical assistance, training and other activities leading to the development or expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas.
Roswell
ENMU Roswell campus OTC 124 Seminar Room
20 W. Mathis St. Roswell, NM 88203
REAP: July 17th, 1:00 - 5:00
RBDG: July 18th, 8:00 - 12:00
Las Cruces
Workforce Center 2345 Nevada Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88001
REAP: July 19th, 8:00 - 12:00
RBDG: July 19th, 1:00 - 5:00
Albuquerque
USDA - Rural Development 100 Sun Ave. NE, Suite 629
Albuquerque, NM 87109
REAP: August 8th, 1:00 - 5:00
RBDG: August 9th, 8:00 - 12:00
Las Vegas
Luna Community College 366 Luna Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701 REAP: August 10th, 9:00 - 12:00
RBDG: August 10th, 1:00 – 4:00
Farmington
Quality Center for Business 4601 College Boulevard
Farmington, NM 87402
REAP: September 12th, 12:00 - 5:00
RBDG: September 13th, 8:00 - 12:00