Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants

Apply by September 30, 2024!

Clean Energy NH is an approved REAP Technical Assistance provider, meaning they have funding from USDA to help small businesses apply for a REAP grant. Let them help your business determine your REAP grant eligibility, identify the right energy-saving project for your business, apply for REAP grant funding, and complete your project. Learn more and apply here

USDA Department: Rural Development 
Awards Range:
Renewable Energy System Grants: $2,500-$1 million
Energy Efficiency Grants: $1,500-$500,000

Match: Yes, 50%
Intended applicants: 

  • Agricultural producers
    • An entity directly engaged in production of agricultural products where at least 50 percent of their gross income coming from agricultural operations.
  • Small businesses
    • Must be located in eligible rural areas and one of the following:
      • Private for-profit entity (sole Proprietorship, Partnership, or Corporation)
      • A Cooperative [including those qualified under Section 501(c)(12) of IRS Code]
      • An electric utility (including a Tribal or governmental electric utility) that provides service to rural consumers and operates independent of direct government control)
      • A Tribal corporation or other Tribal business entities that are chartered under Section 17 of the Indian Reorganization Act (25 USC 477) or have similar structures and relationships with their Tribal entity without regard to the resources of the Tribal government.
    • Must meet the Small Business Administration size standards in accordance with 13 CFR 121.

Summary: The program provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements. Agricultural producers may also apply for new energy efficient equipment and new system loans for agricultural production and processing.