Part B · Startup-relevant scheme
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)
US Department of Agriculture, Rural Development
Mixed
Growth / Scaling
Energy & Clean TechAgriculture & Food
REAP funds renewable energy systems (solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, and more) and energy-efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses, expanded significantly by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Type of support
Mixed
Best suited for
Growth
Headline amount
Up to $1,000,000
How much
Grant + guaranteed loan, up to $1M
Objectives
Reduce energy costs and expand renewable energy use in rural America, supporting both climate and rural-economy goals.
Who can apply?
- Agricultural producers (50%+ income from agricultural operations) or rural small businesses.
- Project must be in an eligible rural area (for the small-business track).
What do you get?
- Combined grant and guaranteed-loan funding, up to $1,000,000 per applicant.
- $200M+ available with roughly 6,000 awards estimated in recent cycles.
- Over $2B provided through 2031 under the Inflation Reduction Act expansion.
How to apply
Apply through your state USDA Rural Development office; funding announcements are published periodically in the Federal Register.
Key links
Details as most recently confirmed against the official source linked above. Deadlines, amounts and windows change — verify on the official portal before applying.