Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
Last verified by NonDilute: 2026-04-29. Official notice and agency instructions control.
If you operate a small business or rural organization and want to deploy solar, wind, or efficiency upgrades, USDA will reimburse up to $500K of your project costs.
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What this is
The REAP (Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Program) provides federal funding through the USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service to support deployment of clean energy and efficiency projects. This is a reimbursement-style grant aimed at small businesses, tribal organizations, and eligible rural entities looking to reduce energy costs and environmental impact. The program requires working with State Energy Coordinators and submitting formal application packages, making it best suited for applicants with some administrative capacity.
Who can apply
Small businesses, Native American tribal organizations (non-Federally recognized), and other rural entities are eligible. Applicants must work through state energy coordinators and meet specific rural business criteria defined in USDA guidance.
Eligible applicant types
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
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 grant · energy efficiency funding · rural business grant · USDA REAP · clean energy project · small business energy
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