Thursday, March 4, 2010

RURAL ENERGY FOR AMERICA PROGRAM WORKSHOPS

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If members of your community have an interest in developing a renewable energy or energy efficiency project and are interested in applying for the USDA Rural Development REAP Grant, this is the right workshop at the right time . . .

RURAL ENERGY FOR AMERICA PROGRAM WORKSHOPS

In conjunction with its partners, USDA Rural Development and Virginia Cooperative Extension, the Foundation for Agriculture, Innovation and Rural Sustainability (VA FAIRS) is offering workshops on the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). REAP offers a 25% cost share for installation/replacement of products that will increase energy efficiency or will generate renewable energy. Funds are offered as grants, loans or grant/loan combination. These one day intensive workshops will give the attendee a basic understanding of this valuable program and how to apply for funding.

Workshops will be offered during the month of March at six (6) locations around the state:

March 15 – Danville

March 16 – Exmore

March 17 – Richmond

March 23 – Wytheville

March 24 – Front Royal

March 25 – Fredericksburg

For more information (location and timeframe) and to register, please visit www.vafairs.com or contact Brenda Fleming (804) 290-1155 Brenda.Fleming@vafb.com


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