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Stay informed on the latest USDA grant programs, rural energy funding, and updates from Sun Grants Consulting.
Environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Trump administration changes to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) have made nearly all solar projects ineligible — and that new rules were retroactively applied to farmers who had already begun construction on funded projects.
Read full article →The USDA Rural Development has opened applications for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), with increased funding available for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Learn more →USDA's Value-Added Producer Grant program is accepting applications. Eligible producers can receive up to $75,000 for planning grants and $200,000 for working capital grants to develop value-added agricultural products.
Learn more →We are proud to report that our clients achieved a 98% grant approval rate in 2025, securing millions in federal and state funding for rural energy projects, food processing facilities, and agricultural operations across the Midwest.
Learn more →Our grant writing team shares the most common mistakes applicants make and how to avoid them. From project narratives to financial documentation, learn what USDA reviewers look for in a winning application.
Learn more →Our team is ready to help you identify the right grants and put together a winning application.
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