Agriculture

USDA REAP Clean Energy Grants and Loans 2025: How Rural Businesses Can Secure Up to 1 Million Dollars

If you run a farm or a rural small business and your utility bills make you wince every month, the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is not a nice-to-have. It is the program.

Amount: Grants up to $1 million, loan guarantees up to $25 million Deadline: Quarterly windows through 2025 Location: United States

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USDA Value-Added Producer Grant

Helps U.S. agricultural producers and cooperatives develop value-added products, marketing plans, and working capital for rural business growth.

Amount: Up to USD $500,000 for working capital or USD $250,000 for planning projects Deadline: Apr 29, 2025 Location: United States

USDA Youth Loans 2025: Get Up to $5,000 to Start Your Ag Business

Financing up to $5,000 for youth ages 10–20 to start or expand agricultural projects with guidance from advisors.

Type: Loan Amount: Up to $5,000 per eligible youth project Deadline: Rolling Location: United States