The REAP Modernization Act of 2025 updates the federal Rural Energy for America Program to expand clean energy access and support for rural communities. The bill broadens eligibility to include producer cooperatives and nongovernmental organizations, increases the maximum grant amount from $20,000 to $50,000, and requires the Agriculture Department to prioritize projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide climate benefits. The legislation also establishes a streamlined application process for easier access and mandates a two-year study on "dual-use" energy systems—where renewable energy and farming happen on the same land—to explore whether the program's scope should expand. Additionally, the bill requires the department to devote up to 8 percent of annual program funds to outreach and technical assistance and establishes a 15 percent reserve fund each fiscal year to support emerging renewable energy technologies.
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