Rural Energy for America Program - Loans and Grants

This program, originally authorized in the 2002 Farm Bill and reauthorized in 2008, is a program to help farmers, ranchers and rural small businesses purchase renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements. This is done by offering a grant not to exceed 25% of the total cost of the project and a guarantee of a commercial loan not to exceed 50% of the total cost of the project.

Here is a program comparison (Adobe™ PDF) between the REAP program and the B&I Guarantee program.

For more information on this or any program offered by Rural Development, please contact your nearest Area Office.

Application Materials
Energy Program Regulation (4280-B)
Energy Grant Application Checklist
Energy Guaranteed Loan Application Checklist
National Renewable Energy Forms Site
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