Closed · RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2021 · CFDA 10.868 · Mandatory

REAP-Renewable Energy Systems and Enery Efficiency Improvements

Federal grant opportunity posted by Rural Business-Cooperative Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$2K-$500K
Award range
Closed
Status
September 2, 2021
Close date
1000
Expected awards

The verdict

REAP-Renewable Energy Systems and Enery Efficiency Improvements is a closed mandatory listing from Rural Business-Cooperative Service that offered $1,500 -- $500,000 across 1000 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$2K-$500K
award range
Closed
application status
1000
expected awards
10.868
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - REAP-Renewable Energy Systems and Enery Efficiency Improvements - is cataloged under number RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2021 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.868, posted by Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 2, 2020 and last updated on September 2, 2021. The funding category is Mandatory, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1,500 -- $500,000. The agency has projected $35.4 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1000 awards. If the agency funds the expected 1000 awards from the $35.4 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $35,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on September 2, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1,500 -- $500,000

Close Date

September 2, 2021

REAP Applications are accepted year-round. For applicants requesting grants of $20,000 or less, that wish to have their application compete for the "Grants of $20,000 or less set aside", complete applications must be received no later than 4:30pm local time on: March 31, 2021. For applicants requesting grant funds of over $20,000, complete applications must be received no later than 4:30pm local time on March 31, 2021.

Posted

December 2, 2020

Est. Total Funding

$35,400,000

Expected Awards

1000

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The Rural Energy for America Program will provide funds to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to install renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. The Rural Energy for America Program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the nations critical energy needs. The grants are awarded on a competitive basis.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Please contact the Energy Coordinator in the state where your project will be located - https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/RBS_StateEnergyCoordinators.pdf

Key Dates

Posted December 2, 2020
Close Date September 2, 2021
Last Updated September 2, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "REAP-Renewable Energy Systems and Enery Efficiency Improvements", offered by Rural Business-Cooperative Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.868. The Rural Energy for America Program will provide funds to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to install renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. The Rural Energy fo...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on September 2, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1,500 -- $500,000. Total estimated funding: $35,400,000. Expected number of awards: 1000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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