Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
Last verified by NonDilute: 2026-04-29. Official notice and agency instructions control.
If your rural small business or cooperative needs capital to install solar, wind, or efficiency upgrades, this USDA grant can fund up to $500K with minimal equity dilution.
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What this is
The REAP (Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement) program provides federal grants through USDA's Rural Business-Cooperative Service to help rural entities adopt clean energy and reduce operating costs. This is a mature program (opened 2015) targeting small businesses, cooperatives, and Native American organizations in rural areas. Applicants must work with State Energy Coordinators and submit complete applications including required forms.
Who can apply
Small businesses, cooperatives, Native American tribal organizations (non-federally recognized), and other rural entities are eligible. Geographic focus is rural areas; see State Energy Coordinators list for state-specific rules and deadlines.
Eligible applicant types
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Small businesses
Full description — from the agency
REAP Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Program. Refer to Application Package AND Application Instruction links to obtain all necessary forms for a complete application. Contact State Energy Coordinators with questions: http://www.rd.usda.gov/files/RBS_StateEnergyCoordinators.pdf
Topics: renewable energy grants · rural energy efficiency · usda reap funding · solar wind grants · small business energy
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