Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
Open
Rural Business-Cooperative Service is offering grants of up to $500,000 (at least $1,500) to tribes and small businesses. It expects to make about 1,000 awards worth $35.4 million in total. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis or until a date given in the notice.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 30, 2018. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$1,500
- Expected awards1,000
- Total funding$35.4 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | October 30, 2018 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to tribes and small businesses.
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agricultural Producers
Is this a realistic fit?
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
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
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Maureen Hessel, Business Loan and Grant Analyst, maureen.hessel@wdc.usda.gov, 2024010142.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program?
Rural Business-Cooperative Service accepts applications from tribes and small businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program?
Rolling or no fixed deadline. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $500,000 each. About $35.4 million in total across about 1,000 awards.
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