What you must do after you win this award — administered by US Department of Agriculture · Federal Program.
All recipients of Federal financial assistance must report information about first-tier sub-awards and executive total compensation in accordance with 2 CFR part 170 (FFATA reporting).
Deadline: As specified in 2 CFR part 170 regulations
Source: REAP NOFO October 2024; 2 CFR part 170
Eligible project costs must be directly related to and used for installation of a renewable energy system or energy efficiency improvement. Costs incurred before the date a complete application is filed are ineligible.
Deadline: Prior to submission of request for reimbursement
Source: USDA REAP program guidelines; 1-3 CFR 4280
Awardees must verify that project costs do not include land purchases (for grants) or use of funds for ineligible purposes such as hemp or marijuana operations without proper federal licensing.
Deadline: Prior to project commencement
Source: USDA REAP program page; rd.usda.gov/inflation-reduction-act
The grant amount is based on total project costs filed at the time of application and cannot be increased if costs increase. If project costs are reduced, the grant amount may be reduced accordingly.
Deadline: Grant amount is fixed at application; actual costs must match approved budget.
Source: USDA REAP IRA funding page; rd.usda.gov/inflation-reduction-act
The maximum grant award to an applicant (including all affiliated entities) in a fiscal year is $1,500,000. This limit applies as if all affiliated entities applied as a single applicant.
Deadline: Fiscal year maximum; checked at time of award
Source: USDA REAP IRA funding page; rd.usda.gov/inflation-reduction-act
All projects require an environmental review prior to award or construction. No construction or project activities may begin until USDA completes its environmental review.
Deadline: Environmental review must be completed before any construction work begins; costs incurred prior to approval are ineligible.
Source: USDA REAP program pages; rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs
Awardees must maintain detailed records and accounting of all project-related expenses and establish a dedicated account for project funds.
Deadline: Records must be maintained throughout project lifecycle and available for audit
Source: General USDA grant compliance (findenergy.com citing REAP; 13 CFR 4280)
All awardees must comply with Civil Rights Act Title VI, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Title IX, Executive Order 13166, Executive Order 11246, and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
Deadline: Ongoing throughout grant period
Source: REAP NOFO October 2024; 7 CFR part 15, subpart A
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Official source: US Department of Agriculture ↗ · Last verified 2026-03-10
This checklist is compiled from official program sources and general grant-management rules for informational purposes. Final compliance obligations are governed by your specific grant agreement and the administering agency — always verify with US Department of Agriculture.