Working on this project opened our eyes to the importance of supporting our local farmers, ranchers, and rural businesses along the path to sustainability. Grants like REAP are especially needed as farmers battle with rising electricity costs associated, in large part, for irrigation pumping. We invite all qualifiers to apply for this extraordinary opportunity and hope that we stay in mind when selecting a solar installer.
The REAP grant application (deadline 31 May 2013) can be accessed and downloaded off of the USDA’s website for Rural Development: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ORreap_renew_grants.html