USDA Solar Grants Are Now Available for Rural Businesses and Farms

Nashville, Knoxville, April 21, 2016 (Newswire.com) - The time to go solar is now. Lightwave Solar, the Knoxville, Nashville premier solar power installation company wants to help people have more access to solar power. People who own a small rural business or a farm are now eligible to receive a USDA RUral Energy for America Program (REAP) grant. This grant covers up to 25% of the cost of going solar. Applicants that are eligible can apply as a small rural business or an agricultural provider.

Deadlines for grant applications of $20,000 or less are due on: May 2, 2016 and November 2, 2016

Deadlines for unrestricted grants (up to $500,000) are due on May 2, 2016

​LightWave Solar wants to make the application process simple. They help in determining eligibility and provide a free preliminary estimate. Since 2009, they have helped more than 60 business owners and farmers receive a USDA grant to help pay their solar systems. They have a great approval rate of 97%. When you decide you want to build a project, they will assemble your application. 

Source: Lightwave Solar