PHOTO FRIDAY: An Open Door

  

A new door opened and I walked through.

My name is Sarah Thomas and I will be interning at Prosperity Ag & Energy Resources this summer.  I am excited for this opportunity to work with Prosperity and network during my summer.  My first week was like any other first week at a new job.  There were some technical difficulties and I was wrapping my head around my new tasks.  All and all I had a great first week with Prosperity and I will be walking through that door again Monday morning!


You can read more about me on Prosperity's website or this press release. 

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Each Friday there will be a photo posted for "Photo Friday."  These posts will help you see what is happening with Prosperity Ag & Energy Resources. 

If you have any suggestions for a Photo Friday please leave a suggestion in a comment. Thank you kindly!    

PROSPERITY REACHES FINISH LINE FOR 2011 REAP PROGRAM

MONROVIA, Ind. – June 15, 2011 – USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) FY 2011 construction application submission period is now closed and Prosperity Ag and Energy Resources (Prosperity) has submitted all applications to USDA. This year Prosperity submitted 66 70 grants in ten states for 2011 funding consideration through this popular program. The energy savings across all projects will yield 41.6% in 2011. In less than four years, Prosperity has secured grants for clients in more than 30 states totaling $50 million; REAP grant applications this year request greater than $2,486,493.22 funding for clients.

Notifications of awards are expected to be announced by late September. Prosperity writes and submits grants annually for energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy projects. The REAP Program funding is authorized through the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill). REAP funding can be used for renewable energy projects, energy efficient improvements, energy audits, feasibility studies and renewable energy development assistance. Information on the REAP program can be found at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_ReapResEei.html

Prosperity Ag and Energy Resources began in 2007 and is a full-service, funding-opportunities development firm. Prosperity focuses on grant writing, guaranteed loans and general grant administration, working closely with state and federal contacts to strengthen communities, empower entrepreneurs, and foster growth of farms and businesses.