Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants for Renewable Energy Systems in Oregon

REAP (formerly known as the "006" program) offers grants and/or loan guarantees for the purchase and installation of renewable energy generating systems. Assistance is limited to small businesses, farmers and ranchers. Projects must be located in a rural area. REAP grants and guarantees may be used individually or in combination. Together, they may finance up to 75 percent of a project's total cost. Grants can never finance more than 25 percent of a project or $500,000 -- whichever is less. (The REAP program also supports energy efficiency projects.)

REAP applications are accepted year round, but they are typically only funded during specific funding windows.
 

The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Fiscal Year 2013 has been announced.  The deadlines to submit applications are as follows:

 

Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Applications

    Grant only applications are due by May 31,2013

    Grant and guaranteed loan combination applications are due May 31, 2013

    Guaranteed loan only applications are due by July 15, 2013

 

Feasibility Study Grants Applications

    Applications are due by May 31, 2013

 

Contact our office with questions at (503)414-3369

 

 

Eligible Rural Areas and Small Businesses

Only small businesses, farmers and ranchers in rural locations qualify for this program.

 

Application Information and Resources

  • REAP Application Contents and Thresholds (PDF, 84 KB) Please be aware that larger projects require additional professional technical documentation.
  • Forms for Grant Applicants (Applicants may also use the applicable templates provided below.)

 

Application Templates

Whether seeking a grant or a guaranteed loan, the applicant must submit the following items to Rural Development. The make-up of a complete application differs, depending on the cost of the project being proposed.

Simple Applications
(≤$200,000 total project cost)
Part I.
Applicant Forms,
Certifications and
Narrative
 		 Part I Template-Simple (DOC, 588 KB)- All of the Part I items are provided in this single template, or applicants may complete them individually:

 

 

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Part II.
Technical Report

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Part III.
Energy Audit or Assessment
  • N/A

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Part IV. Addendum
(PDF, 20 KB) (Important Supporting Documentation)
  • Tax Returns (applicant's last year's tax returns)
  • Warranties for Main Components (to show commercial availability)
  • Evidence of Interim Funds - (to prove readiness to proceed)
  • BETC application/award (to prove incentive)
  • Utility or Energy Trust Application/Award (to prove incentive)

 

 

Full Applications
(>$200,000 total project cost)
Part I.
Applicant Forms,
Certifications and
Narrative
 		 Part I Template-Full (DOC, 578 KB)- All of the Part I items are provided in this single template, or applicants may complete them individually:

 

 

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Part II.
Technical Report

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Part III.
Feasibility Study		 What is a Feasibility Study? (PDF, 45 KB) All REAP projects costing >$200,000 must provide an independent feasibility study with their application.

Ethanol Plant Feasibility Guidelines

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Part IV. Addendum
(PDF, 20 KB) (Important Supporting Documentation)
  • Tax Returns (applicant's last year's tax returns)
  • Warranties for Main Components (to show commercial availability)
  • Evidence of Interim Funds - (to prove readiness to proceed)
  • BETC application/award (to prove incentive)
  • Utility or Energy Trust Application/Award (to prove incentive)

 

REAP Guaranteed Loans for Renewable Energy

This is a stand-alone or companion program for REAP grants.

 

Program Regulations

 

 

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