Rural Energy for America Program

NLR partners with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), which brings advanced energy systems and energy efficiency improvement grants to agricultural producers and rural small business owners.

NLR provides technical support and resources to REAP. The program has currently paused accepting applications and plans to issue guidance for Fiscal Year 2026 funding. Learn more about NLR's partnership with USDA.

Energy Technology Webinars

Learn more about energy resource basics and energy technologies eligible for REAP funding through informational webinars.

Review recent webinar recordings on YouTube and slides to learn more about energy technologies:

USDA REAP Funding Your Hydropower Energy Project recording
USDA REAP Funding Your Hydropower Project slides

USDA REAP Funding for Your Geothermal Energy Project webinar recording
USDA REAP Funding for Your Geothermal Energy Project presentation slides

National Association of Farm Broadcasters Audio Segments

The National Association of Farm Broadcasters produces audio segments on YouTube with energy technology experts that are designed to assist REAP applicants.

Listen to the segments on YouTube.

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