Rural Energy for America Program – Technical Assistance Grant

• Project Consultation: Identifying the best energy-saving improvements.
• Grant Application Assistance: Offering hands-on support for documentation and writing.
• SAM.gov Registration Help: We help businesses navigate the required SAM.gov registration process, which is necessary for federal grant applications. This includes guiding you through obtaining a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and ensuring your registration is complete.
• Energy Audits: Coordinating assessments to meet grant standards.
• Project Management Support: Helping manage your project from start to finish.

REAP Grant Overview

The REAP grant is designed to fund renewable energy systems (like solar, wind, and geothermal) and energy efficiency improvements (including upgrades to heating, lighting, insulation, and more). Applicants can receive between 25% – 50% of total project costs through grants, with funding ranging from $1,500 to $500,000 for energy efficiency projects and $2,500 to $1 million for renewable energy projects. The program also offers loan guarantees to further support investments.

Note: This grant is reimbursable. If approved, applicants must pay for the project’s total cost and then apply for reimbursement. Only expenses paid after the application approval will be eligible for reimbursement.

REAP Grant excludes engine upgrades for commercial fishing vessels

To learn more about how your business can benefit from the REAP program and the free technical assistance we offer, sign up here: https://www.usdareapalaska.org/

Technical Assistance Provider through both the Dept of Energy Office of Indian Energy assisting with strategic energy planning for community-level projects and the USDA Rural Energy American Program which supports renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades in rural communities.