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As you think about planting, we think about granting. We are in the busy season for grants and want you to know we are ready to help. Our normal staff has grown to 8 people who are ready to help you succeed at winning Rural Energy for America (REAP) grants. In addition to Janet and … Continue reading Grant season is here!

With the start of the new Farm Bill, much has changed and improved in the world of grants. We just finished work on three critical programs under deadline (Value Added Producer Grants, CSP, and NRCS audit requests), but the largest grant program is now underway.  The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) will soon be … Continue reading REAP Grant Deadline Fast Approaching

On-Farm Assessments for Energy,Water and Soil Conservation Available through NRCS As the New Year starts, it is time for many for many of us to take an inventory of what we need to do to reach our goals. For most of us, this inventory will include the efficient operation of our farms and the long … Continue reading NRCS Opportunities

 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grant The purpose of the REAP grant, available through the USDA, is to encourage renewable energy and energy efficiency improvement projects. Applications are commonly for  new grain dryers, irrigation systems, solar panels, animal housing upgrades. Contact EIM now if you want to purchase equipment this year (2013.) Value Added … Continue reading Agricultural Grants & Subsidies

The Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) is a competitive grant offered through the USDA Rural Development Office, which can award you up to $100,000 for planning or $300,000 for working capital for value-added activities related to the processing and/or marketing of bio-based value-added products. Generating new products, creating and expanding marketing opportunities, and increasing producer … Continue reading Now is the time to think about Value Added Producer Grants!