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USDA Rural Energy for America Program Grants for Pittsburgh-Area Producers
Federal grants and loan guarantees for eligible rural small businesses and agricultural producers outside Pittsburgh installing renewable energy or efficiency projects.
About this program
USDA REAP provides grants and loan guarantees to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. While Pittsburgh is urban, eligible rural businesses and producers in nearby western Pennsylvania communities may qualify.
Eligibility
Agricultural producers and rural small businesses in eligible USDA rural areas near Pittsburgh with renewable energy or energy efficiency projects.
Requirements
- Confirm USDA rural eligibility for the project location
- Complete energy audit or assessment for efficiency projects when required
- Submit application, technical report, financials, environmental materials, and matching funds documentation