The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the application deadline for REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) funding to May 31, 2013. The program offers both loan guarantees and grants for energy projects in rural areas, such as solar panels, anaerobic digesters, and energy audits. Contact your nearest USDA Rural Development Office to learn how to apply or visit the following links:

Renewable Energy System and Energy Efficiency Guaranteed Loan and Grant Program http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_ReapResEei.html

Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grant
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_ReapEaReda.html

Feasibility Grant Program
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_Reap_FeasibilityStudies.html