Grant + loan guarantee
Rural Energy for America Program
USDA Rural Development
What you can get
New grant awards are suspended pending updated regulations; guaranteed loans remain available. • Supports renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. Applicants without a fully executed Financial Assistance Agreement will need to reapply under a future notice.
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, rural business, small business
- Coverage
- Available nationwide
- Deadline & timing
- USDA suspended further REAP grant awards on March 31, 2026 until updated regulations and a new funding notice take effect. Guaranteed loans continue.
- Eligibility
- Eligible applicants: producer, rural business, small business. Match requirement: Match requirements vary by grant track and project size..
Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen against your farm details, matched cost-share programs ranked by fit with ranking dates, pre-drafted practice justifications, and a document checklist through submission. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Aug 18, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.