# 7 C.F.R. § 4280.101 (2026): Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P4280_S4280_101

## Section

- **Citation:** 7 C.F.R. § 4280.101 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 7 CFR: Agriculture / Chapter XLII: RURAL BUSINESS-COOPERATIVE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / Part 4280: LOANS AND GRANTS / Subpart B: Rural Energy for America Program General / § 4280.101: § 4280.101   Purpose.

## Text

This subpart contains the procedures and requirements for providing the following financial assistance under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP):
(a) Grants, or a combination grant and guaranteed loan, for the purpose of purchasing and installing Renewable Energy Systems (RES) and Energy Efficiency Improvements (EEI);
(b) Grants to assist agricultural producers and rural small businesses by conducting Energy Audits (EA) and providing recommendations and information on Renewable Energy Development Assistance (REDA); and
(c) Grants or guaranteed loans, or a combination grant and guaranteed loan to an applicant or borrower pursuant to 7 CFR 1980, Subpart M Special Authority to Enable Funding of Broadband and Smart Utility Facilities Across Select Rural Development Programs. A Borrower or applicant receiving funding as referenced in paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section is permitted to use up to 10 percent of the amount provided under this subpart to construct, improve, or acquire broadband infrastructure related to the project financed, subject to the requirements of 7 CFR 1980, Subpart M.

## Nearby sections

- [7 C.F.R. § 4280.101 (2026) § 4280.101   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P4280_S4280_101.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 4280.102 (2026) § 4280.102   Organization of subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P4280_S4280_102.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 4280.103 (2026) § 4280.103   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P4280_S4280_103.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 4280.104 (2026) § 4280.104   Exception authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P4280_S4280_104.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 4280.105 (2026) § 4280.105   Review or appeal rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P4280_S4280_105.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 4280.106 (2026) § 4280.106   Conflict of interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P4280_S4280_106.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 4280.108 (2026) § 4280.108   U.S. Department of Agriculture departmental regulations and laws that contain other compliance requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P4280_S4280_108.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 4280.109 (2026) § 4280.109   Ineligible applicants, grantees, and owners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P4280_S4280_109.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 4280.110 (2026) § 4280.110   General applicant, application, and funding provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P4280_S4280_110.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 4280.111 (2026) § 4280.111   Notifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P4280_S4280_111.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 4280.112 (2026) § 4280.112   Applicant eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P4280_S4280_112.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 4280.113 (2026) § 4280.113   Project eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P4280_S4280_113.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 4280.114 (2026) § 4280.114   Ineligible projects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P4280_S4280_114.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 4280.115 (2026) § 4280.115   RES and EEI grant funding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P4280_S4280_115.md)

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