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First REAP Deadline on Feb. 21

The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) helps agricultural producers and rural small businesses complete energy projects. Offering both grants and loan guarantees, REAP helps eligible applicants conduct energy audits and feasibility studies, install renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements.

The first deadline, for energy audits and for renewable energy development assistance, is Tuesday, February 21.

For more details, see the REAP NOFA in the January 20, 2012 Federal Register.

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Bioprocessing & Bioproducts Degree Programs
Cooperative Development Programs/Centers - List of organizations with cooperative development programs.
Export Assistance Centers - Sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration, these centers are one-stop shops ready to provide small- or medium-sized businesses with personalized export information. The centers are located in major cities throughout the United States.
General Value-added Programs - Includes university value-added programs, agriculture innovation centers, agricultural issues centers and research institutes.
Local Extension Offices - Contacts for state directors and administrators for each of the state land grant institutions.
National Commodity and Farm Organizations - List of commodity industry associations and general agriculture producer organizations.
Other Programs - Includes alternative agriculture programs, organic farming programs, small farm programs and rural affairs programs.
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Association - This resource partner of the Small Business Administration provides free, one-on-one counseling to entrepreneurs interested in starting or expanding a business.
Sustainable Agriculture Programs - List of sustainable ag programs that focus on profitability while conserving natural resources.
State Extension Service Directors and Administrators (pdf) 2005 State Cooperative Extension Directors Directory.
University Centers Related to Sustainability
U.S. Small Business Administration District Offices - List of Small Business Administration offices in each state of the United States.
Women's Business Centers - Another program funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, this national network of nearly 100 educational centers helps women entrepreneurs start and grow small businesses.

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