Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Grants

Grants covering part of the cost of renewable energy systems or energy efficiency upgrades for agricultural producers and rural small businesses.

Run by

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development

Funding

Up to $1,000,000

Renewable energy systems: $2,500 minimum, $1 million maximum. Energy efficiency improvements: $1,500 minimum, $500,000 maximum. Grants up to 50% of total eligible project cost.

Your share

Applicant must provide matching funds; grants cover up to 50% of eligible project costs (25% for some project types)

Who can apply

• Agricultural producers with at least 50% of gross income from agricultural operations, or
• For-profit small businesses (SBA size standards) in eligible rural areas of 50,000 population or less
• No delinquent federal taxes, debt, judgments or debarment
• Biodigester and controlled environment agriculture applications are paused

How to apply

Watch the USDA REAP page and contact your state Rural Development energy coordinator for the next grant window.

Timing

USDA states: "The Agency is not accepting REAP grant applications at this time." (page updated April 2026). REAP loan guarantees remain open.

Last checked

2026-10-11

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