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USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)

waitlist/oversubscribedUS FederalfederalgrantRenewable natural gas (RNG)Solar PVBattery storage (ESS)LED & lighting retrofitsIndustrial energy efficiency

ValueGuaranteed loans up to $25M (open year-round); grants historically up to $1M renewable energy / $500K efficiency — grant window currently suspended pending new USDA rule

DeadlinesFY2026 grant windows (originally 9/30/2025, 12/31/2025, 3/31/2026) suspended; USDA announced 3/31/2026 no grant applications accepted pending new regulations (Oct 2024 NOFO rescinded 4/15/2026); loan guarantee applications accepted on rolling basis

RequirementsApplicant must be agricultural producer or rural small business; project in eligible rural area (generally population <=50,000); energy audit/technical report for efficiency projects; applications through state Rural Development office

Caveatsgrant applications still suspended pending new rule; final rule delivered to OMB 6/15/2026 but not yet published as of 8/23/2026; no FY26 NOFO until 7 CFR 4280 Subpart B updated; guaranteed loans continue rolling

Official sourcehttps://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency-improvement-guaranteed-loans

Last verified2026-08-23

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