USDA Rural Energy for America Program
The USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program, or REAP, provides grants totaling up to 25% of a project’s costs, and loan guarantees for up to 75% of a project’s costs. Eligible projects cover a range of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies including energy efficient lighting and irrigation system upgrades to wind, solar, geothermal, small hydro and biomass energy projects across rural America.
REAP applicants must be a rural business or an agricultural producer as defined by the program. Funds are not available for residential projects. To obtain REAP funding; applicants can apply to the USDA REAP coordinator in their state. Applicants can also contact their local REAP coordinator to identify consultants who can assist them with the application. REAP funding is awarded on an annual basis with application deadlines varying by state. Check with your local REAP coordinator for details.
USDA contacts for REAP
Idaho
Brian Buch
USDA Rural Development
9173 W. Barnes Drive, Suite A1
Boise, ID 83709
208-378–5623
Brian.Buch@id.usda.gov
Utah
Roger Koon
USDA Rural Development
Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building
125 South State Street, Room 4311
Salt Lake City, UT 84138
801-524-4301
Roger.Koon@ut.usda.gov
Wyoming
Jon Crabtree
USDA Rural Development
Dick Cheney Federal Building
100 East B Street, Room 1005
P.O. Box 11005
Casper, WY 82602
307-233-6719
Jon.Crabtree@wy.usda.gov
Idaho customers can use the links below to access a detailed REAP application guide. This guide was created to help customers better understand and apply for funding.
