RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2023: Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
Closed
This grant is closed. A notice with the same title is open or forecast; see Other notices with this title below. It is in our archive of Rural Business-Cooperative Service notices from 2022.
Rural Business-Cooperative Service offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $1,500) to small businesses. It expected to make about 3,000 awards. Applications closed on April 1, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 16, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$1,500
- Expected awards3,000
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2019 | October 30, 2018 | Rolling or no fixed deadline | Open |
Key dates
| Posted | December 16, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 1, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 1, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to small businesses.
- Small businesses
Small Businesses must meet SBA size standards. Agricultural Producers are also eligible.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Rural Energy for America Program awards averaged $132,265; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
See review Notice available at: 2022-27359.pdf (govinfo.gov)
Who has won Rural Energy for America Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Rural Energy for America Program (10.868) awarded $1.5 billion across 11,636 grant awards, an average of $132,265 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Laser Investment Group, LLC | Florida | 3 | $2.2 million |
| Kaspar Wire Works, Inc. | Texas | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Tejon Indian Tribe | California | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma | Oklahoma | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Mitchell Delta Distributing, LLC | Mississippi | 2 | $2.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2023 still open?
No. It closed on April 1, 2023.
Who can apply for Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program?
Rural Business-Cooperative Service accepted applications from 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?
Closed April 1, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.0 million each.
Who has won Rural Energy for America Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Laser Investment Group, LLC, Kaspar Wire Works, Inc., Tejon Indian Tribe. The program made 11,636 awards worth $1.5 billion in that time.
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