Rural Development now accepting Rural Energy for America Program grant applications

Posted on: 2/3/23

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Office is now accepting Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant applications.

A REAP grant is designed to aid small businesses or farms in rural Oklahoma with energy efficiency improvements or renewable energy projects. Potentially more than $5.2 million is available for rural Oklahoma businesses and agriculture producers to apply for up to 40% financial assistance on an energy efficient improvement. Past uses of the grant have included LED lighting, energy-efficient fans, improved refrigeration, solar power, and other energy efficient projects. Applicants must submit their grant package to the Oklahoma State Office no later than March 31, 2023, by 4:30 p.m.

To learn more about the REAP process, click here.

Stakeholders can also email the Oklahoma State Office for more information at [email protected].

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