WHAT IS A REAP GRANT:
The USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is available for farmers and rural businesses. Grant money is available for energy efficiency improvements and renewal energy systems.
WHAT CAN YOU USE A REAP GRANT FOR:
Some examples of how REAP dollars can help include:
- Installing new grain complexes (new grain dryers and conveyance equipment).
- Solar panels to operate poultry operations, grain complexes and/or farm shops.
ELIGIBILTY:
- You are a small rural business owner or agricultural producer who receives at least 50% of gross annual income from your operations.
- Your farm or business is in a suburban or rural area with a population under 50,000.
- You do not have any outstanding federal taxes that are delinquent.
- You also do not have any delinquent debts or standing debarments or judgments.
HOW TO PURSUE A REAP GRANT:
The application process can be overwhelming and very time consuming. That’s where we can help by navigating your application from start to finish. Below are examples of information our team will gather to get started:
- Short summary of the business/farm/entity (how long you have been farming / is it a family farm/ number of acres / crops)
- Organization operation agreement or similar documents
- Proof of property ownership or control
- Certificate of good standing (we can obtain from the Secretary of State’s office)
- Proof of funds (letter from bank stating the full amount of the contract to be paid)
- Tax returns (only for projects over $200,000)
We have experience in working with farmers across Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. For more information, contact Daniel Baldwin at 870-450-2653.