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Description of Modification
Document Type:
Modification to Previous
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
RDBCP-12-01-REAP
Opportunity Category:
Mandatory
Posted Date:
Jan 26, 2012
Creation Date:
Feb 14, 2012
Original Closing Date for Applications:
PLEASE NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMNET IS FOR ALL PROGRAMS UNDER THE REAP PROGRAM. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY SINCE THERE ARE DIFFERENT CLOSING DATES FOR INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS.
In order to be considered for Fiscal Year 2012 funds, complete applications under this Notice must be received by the appropriate USDA Rural Development State Office no later than 4:30 p.m. local time of the dates as follows:
RES/EEIF - or renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement grant applications and combination grant and guaranteed loan applications: March 30, 2012.
FS - For renewable energy system feasibility study applications: March 30, 2012.
EA/REDA - For energy audits and renewable energy development assistance applications: February 21, 2012.
Current Closing Date for Applications:
PLEASE NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMNET IS FOR ALL PROGRAMS UNDER THE REAP PROGRAM. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY SINCE THERE ARE DIFFERENT CLOSING DATES FOR INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS.
In order to be considered for Fiscal Year 2012 funds, complete applications under this Notice must be received by the appropriate USDA Rural Development State Office no later than 4:30 p.m. local time of the dates as follows:
RES/EEIF - or renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement grant applications and combination grant and guaranteed loan applications: March 30, 2012.
FS - For renewable energy system feasibility study applications: March 30, 2012.
EA/REDA - For energy audits and renewable energy development assistance applications: February 21, 2012.
Archive Date:
Funding Instrument Type:
Other
Category of Funding Activity:
Business and Commerce
Energy
Category Explanation:
Rural Development is announcing the acceptance of applications under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) for Fiscal Year 2012 for financial assistance as follows:
RES/EEI grants, guaranteed loans, and combined grants and guaranteed loans for the development and construction of renewable energy systems and for energy efficiency improvement projects;
EA/REDA grants for conducting energy audits;
RES/EEI grants for conducting renewable energy development assistance; and FS grants for conducting renewable energy system feasibility studies.
The Notice also announces the availability of $25.4 million of Fiscal Year 2012 budget
authority to fund these REAP activities, which will support at least $12.5 million in grant program level and up to approximately $48.5 million in guaranteed loan program level.
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling:
$750,000
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s):
10.868
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Rural Energy for America Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Eligible Applicants
Individuals
Small businesses
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Eligible applicants are agricultural producers 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.
Specific Program Eligibility:
FS - Individuals and Small businesses
RES/EEI - Individuals and Small businesses
EA/REDA State, local Tribal governments, rural electric cooperatives, ccolleges and universities, public power utilities
Agency Name
Business and Cooperative Programs
Description
Rural Development is announcing the acceptance of applications under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) for Fiscal Year 2012 for financial assistance as follows: RES/EEI grants, guaranteed loans, and combined grants and guaranteed loans for the development and construction of renewable energy systems and for energy efficiency improvement projects; EA/REDA grants for conducting energy audits; grants for conducting renewable energy development assistance; and FS grants for conducting renewable energy system feasibility studies. The Notice also announces the availability of $25.4 million of Fiscal Year 2012 budgetauthority to fund these REAP activities, which will support at least $12.5 million in grant program level and up to approximately $48.5 million in guaranteed loan program level. The Rural Energy for America Program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the nations critical energy needs. The grants are awarded on a competitive basis.
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