The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is accepting applications for grants to support energy audits and renewable energy development. Funding is available through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Energy Audits and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants.
Grants awarded through this program may be used by the recipient to conduct and promote energy audits and provide renewable energy development assistance to rural small businesses and agricultural producers. State, tribal, and local governments; institutions of higher education; rural electric cooperatives; and public power entities are eligible to apply.
USDA plans to award up to $1.8 million in grants nationwide under this announcement. Applications must be received by January 31, 2018.
Prior to developing an application, interested applicants are encouraged to contact our office to discuss the proposed project with John Holman, Oregon Energy Coordinator, at (503) 414-3369 or john.holman@or.usda.gov.