The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is accepting applications for grants to support energy audits and renewable energy development.
USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants 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.
Applications must be received by January 31, 2019. In Oregon, applications should be submitted to the state office:
USDA Rural Development
ATTN: John Holman, Energy Coordinator
1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 1801
Portland, OR 97204
Prior to developing an application, interested applicants are encouraged to contact our office to discuss the proposed project with John Holman, Energy Coordinator, (503) 414-3369.
mailto:john.holman@or.usda.govAdditional information about the program and application process is also available on page 40216 of the August 14, 2018, Federal Register.