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The process of creating a REAP/Section 9007 grant application for grain drying

Step one: Use appropriate forms to gather background information:

Farmer information

Banker information

Information on state/USDA office

Step two: Gather information on existing grain drying system

One page sheet for gathering information on in bin dryer

One page sheet for gathering information on continuous drying

BTU/lb drying

Total BTU used

Cost per bushel to dry

EIM (Bruce Everly) or other Certified Energy Manager will need this information.

Step three: Gather information on proposed drying system

Model number

Total installed cost

BTU/lb drying

Step four: Have Certified Energy Manager calculate savings.

Step five: Complete the GSI dealer information sheet by clicking here

Step six: Get the technical proposal from the Grant Writer

After all above steps are completed, forward information to selected grant writer (such as EIM, Bruce Everly: bruce@midwesteim.com) and he/she will write the final section: Tab H the Technical Proposal

• Open spread sheet

• Calculation of proposed system

Finding the USDA Contact office

• Understanding how Grants are evaluated

• Grading your proposal

• When should a farmer start drying corn?

• How much energy does it cost to dry?

Case examples of past grant winners

• 1200 series

• Tower dryer

• Top dry system