FUNDING: Rural Energy for America Program
You might be eligible for REAP funds that can be used for small and large solar and wind generation, high-efficiency HVAC systems, battery backup systems, and much more.
Rural Energy for America Program
The USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and small rural businesses for renewable energy systems to make energy efficiency improvements.
Appalachian Voices works to ensure that our local communities are aware of these funding opportunities and to make connections to help farmers and businesses successfully bring these much needed funds and projects into our region.
REAP Funds can be used for:
small and large solar and wind generation
high efficiency HVAC systems
battery backup systems
and more!
Who may apply for this program?
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.
Support those who feed us
Thank you for helping us to support farmers when they need it most through your generous gift.
100% of proceeds will go to farmers, and your donation is tax-deductible.