Combined Heat and Power Partnership
Rural Energy For America Program Grants (REAP Feasibility Study Grants)
| Date Last Updated | 11/16/2012 |
| Incentive Type | Grant |
| State/Federal | U.S./Federal |
| Incentive Administrator/Contact Office | USDA - Rural Development |
| Incentive Initiation Date | 5/13/2002 |
| Incentive Size and Funding Source | The Rural Energy For America Program's (REAP) Feasibility Study Grant Program provides grants for energy audits and renewable energy development assistance. It also provides funds to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to conduct feasibility study for a renewable energy system. The grants are awarded on a competitive basis and can be up to 25% of total eligible project costs. Grants are limited to $50,000 for renewable energy feasibility studies. |
| Eligible Recipient | The program is designed to assist farmers, ranchers and rural small businesses. All agricultural producers, including farmers and ranchers, who gain 50% or more of their gross income from the agricultural operations are eligible. Small businesses that are located in a rural area can also apply. Rural electric cooperatives may also be eligible to apply. |
| Eligible Fuel | Woody Biomass; Biogas; Hydrogen; Other |
| Eligible Project Size (MW) | Does Not Specify |
| Minimum Efficiency Required (%) | Does Not Specify |
| Other Selected Eligibility Criteria | Eligible feasibility studies for renewable energy systems include projects that will produce energy from wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, hydro power and hydrogen-based sources. The energy to be produced includes, heat, electricity or fuel. For all projects, the system must be located in a rural area, must be technically feasible and must be owned by the applicant. |
| Resource Website(s) |
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_Reap_FeasibilityStudies.html  |