Geoff's Greatest Grants V

Geoff Chinnock — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:08:06 -0500

Welcome back my friends to the Land of Weird. So much to choose from this time around…

Things you need to know about the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)

Geoff Chinnock — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:20:58 -0500

It’s hard to imagine a grant program that generates more “buzz” than the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). We get calls on it all the time from across the nation. I mean, this grant has it all: non-profits and universities aren’t eligible, small businesses and individuals are

Proposed 2010 VAPG Rules

Brent Morrison — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:39:57 -0500

USDA has released proposed rules for the 2010 Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program, with a comment period open through June 27, 2010. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:

Geoff's Greatest Grants IV

Geoff Chinnock — Thu, 13 May 2010 12:42:07 -0500

Welcome back to the ‘land of weird’ my friends. Oh, and before I forget: “Happy Egg Month.”

People often ask us “Am I eligible for grants?” The answer is a tough one since all grants have their own eligibility criteria.

Five Foreign Market Agriculture Grant or Assistance Programs from USDA

Morgan Chinnock — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:21:27 -0500

USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation released the NOFA for five grant or assistance programs today, each of which assists entities with creating or expanding foreign markets for agricultural commodities in one way or another.

Geoff's Greatest Grants III

Geoff Chinnock — Thu, 06 May 2010 10:50:55 -0500

With April 15 having come and gone, it’s time to take a moment and reflect on where our tax dollars are being spent. I’m sure you gazed lovingly at your Form 1040 and sealed that envelope with a kiss before placing it in the capable hand of the USPS; now I hope you find comfort in the following grant programs:

To Zap or Not to Zap . . .

Brent Morrison — Tue, 04 May 2010 11:05:54 -0500

… is really no question if you have a choice.

Many federal, state, and other grant programs use online grant submission processes. I use the Internet in my work as much as most people and more than many, but unless electronic submission is mandatory, we recommend sticking with paper.

2010 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP): Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Announced

Morgan Chinnock — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:47:02 -0500

USDA, Rural Development, announced that the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is open for applications focused on Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements this week. This section of the program offers both grants and guaranteed loans. The purpose of the program is to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nation’s critical energy needs.

Rural Business Opportunity Grants (RBOG) Announced

Morgan Chinnock — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:11:53 -0500

USDA, Rural Development, has announced the Rural Business Opportunity Grants. While planning and outreach projects are still eligible as in previous years, this year’s focus is “best practice” projects in the area of regional economic and community development using key strategies of USDA. Following is a brief summary; see official program rules for full details.

2010 Biorefinery Assistance Program Guaranteed Loans Announced

Morgan Chinnock — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:56:24 -0500

USDA Rural Development administers the Biorefinery Assistance Program to provide guaranteed loans for the development and construction of commercial-scale biorefineries or for the retrofitting of existing facilities (including, but not limited to, wood products facilities and sugar mills) for the development of advanced biofuels.