Last week, the USDA awarded over $200 million in grants and loans to various solar, digestor, and fertilizer projects across the U.S. under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).
The USDA's REAP grants and loans are designed to spur economic growth in rural communities while mitigating the effects of climate change. Those interested can apply for eligible funding through September 30th.
In California, Congressmen David Valadao, John Duarte, Josh Harder, and Tom McClintock secured over $12 million in REAP funding.
California REAP Funding Breakdown
Representative (District) | Borrower | Grant |
David Valadao (22) | JDS Dairy Biogas LLC | $1,000,000 |
David Valadao (22) | Mattos Brothers Dairy LP | $1,000,000 |
David Valadao (22) | Countryside Dairy Biogas LLC | $1,000,000 |
John Duarte (13) | Troost Dairy Biogas LLC | $1,000,000 |
John Duarte (13) | Veldhuis Biogas LLC | $1,000,000 |
John Duarte (13) | Grand View Dairy | $1,000,000 |
John Duarte (13) | Blue Sky Dairy Biogas LLC | $1,000,000 |
Josh Harder (9) | Seifert Dairy IL LP | $1,000,000 |
Tom McClintock (5) | Denair Biogas LLC | $510,000 |
John Duarte (13) | Martins Farms Dairy Biogas LLC | $1,000,000 |
John Duarte (13) | Meirinho West Dairy Biogas LLC | $1,000,000 |
David Valadao (22) | Calgren Fuels LLC | $520,000 |
David Valadao (22) | Felicita Biogas LLC | $1,000,000 |
