USDA Rural Energy for America Program grants and loan guarantees
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)
Open continuously
No deadline — apply whenever you are ready.
REAP grants: renewable energy systems US$2,500-US$1,000,000; energy efficiency US$1,500-US$500,000; up to 50% of eligible project costs. Loan guarantees up to 75% of costs; combined up to 75%.
You must co-fund 50%. Work out the cash you need
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development
public · national
Deadline: Fixed cut-off dates — Guaranteed loan applications may be submitted; REAP grant applications are not being accepted at this time
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
You fund 50% yourself.
Who can apply
- Sectors: agri, energy
- Stage: seed, Series A and growth
- Locally registered entity required
Agricultural producers and rural small businesses in eligible rural areas of the United States.
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work · UEI and SAM.gov registration, explained
"The Agency is not accepting REAP grant applications at this time. Guaranteed loan applications may be submitted."
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.rd.usda.gov
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