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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