Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
Grants to agricultural producers for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements.
⚑ Eligibility is limited to agricultural producers; public universities are not eligible to apply directly. · Funding supports renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvement projects, not research.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 30 weak | prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
Description
REAP Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Program.Refer to Application Package AND Application Instruction links to obtain all necessary forms for a complete application.Contact State Energy Coordinators with questions: http://www.rd.usda.gov/files/RBS_StateEnergyCoordinators.pdf
Eligibility
Agricultural Producers
Apply
View on Grants.gov → CONTACT: Maureen Hessel Business Loan and Grant Analyst <maureen.hessel@wdc.usda.gov>
Proposal brief SEE AN EXAMPLE →
A one-page internal memo: fit assessment, submission requirements, document scaffold, and next steps dated back from the deadline — tailored to your project idea if you add one.
Proposal shell · USDA NIFA conventions SEE A USDA EXAMPLE →
Funder-faithful document skeletons — USDA NIFA's document set with section headings, page limits, reviewer guidance, and writing prompts; add a project idea to get [DRAFT] starter bullets. Download as .md for Word or Overleaf.
| 2026-07-07 | 4 docs | EXAMPLE (fictional demo project): Survey of rural producer decision-making aroun |