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Form RD 4280-3C (Rev 3-2023)-2026

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The document is an application form for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, aimed at funding renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvement projects with total costs of $200,000 or more. It outlines the necessary information required from applicants, including details about their business, project description, financial information, and compliance with eligibility criteria. The form emphasizes the collection of demographic data for monitoring purposes and includes instructions for submitting the application to the appropriate USDA Rural Development office.

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Begin by filling out Section I, which includes your legal name and demographic information. Ensure you check all applicable boxes for race, ethnicity, and gender.
In Section II, provide your Project Title and ensure that your System for Awards Management (SAM) registration is up-to-date by entering your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
Proceed to Section III where you will specify the type of applicant. Select either 'Agricultural Producer' or 'Rural Small Business' and provide the corresponding NAICS code.
In Section VII, attach required financial statements for the past three years. Use our platform's attachment feature to upload these documents easily.
Complete Section VIII by detailing your project information, including energy efficiency improvements or renewable energy systems. Attach any necessary assessments or certifications.
Finally, review all sections for accuracy before submitting the completed form to the USDA Rural Development Office in your state.

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What is a reap plan?

The Race and Equity Action Plan (REAP) is a coordinated effort to identify priorities and strategies that advance racial equity in alignment with the Departments goals.

Who is eligible for the rural energy for America program?

Agricultural producers may also apply for new energy efficient equipment and new system loans for agricultural production and processing. Who may apply for this program? Agricultural producers with at least 50 percent of their gross income coming from agricultural operations. Small businesses in eligible rural areas.

How much is the Reap grant?

REAP grants cover up to 25% or 50% of total eligible project costs. Grant awards range from $1,500 to $500,000 for EEI projects, and $2,500 to $1,000,000 for RES projects.

What does the Reap grant cover?

Funds may be used for the purchase and installation of renewable energy systems, such as: Biomass (for example: biodiesel and ethanol, anaerobic digesters, and solid fuels). Geothermal for electric generation or direct use. Hydropower below 30 megawatts.

What is the Reap grant for schools?

REAP is designed to help rural districts that may lack the personnel and resources to compete effectively for Federal competitive grants and that often receive grant allocations in amounts that are too small to be effective in meeting their intended purposes.

What is rural and agricultural income and savings from renewable energy?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and DOE launched the Rural and Agricultural Income Savings from Renewable Energy (RAISE) initiative to help rural small businesses, farmers, and electric cooperatives cut costs and increase income using smaller-scale renewable energy projects and underutilized technologies,

How long does it take to get a reap grant?

The USDA evaluates REAP grant applications on a quarterly basis, which means the review process follows a set schedule throughout the year. Typically, after submission, there is a waiting period that can range from a few weeks to several months, depending on when the application is lodged within that quarterly cycle.

Form RD 4280-3C (Rev 3-2023)-2026

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