The Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) Grant was designed by the legislators in 1996 to assist small communities, towns, and counties that have little or no funding capabilities.  REAP funds may be applied for and used on various projects including street repairs, infrastructure improvements, economic development, rural fire departments, and other projects that improve the quality of life in Rural Oklahoma.

It was designed solely for counties, small towns, and communities who are able to set their own priorities in applying for funds.

The REAP funding program is a simplified application process with a minimum of paper work which allows applicants to do the paperwork themselves thus avoiding outside costs that would otherwise deter participation in the program.

This program in many instances is the only program that some of the small communities can qualify for.

The REAP program benefits towns, communities, and counties, (representing the unincorporated areas) that have very little or no funding capabilities and have populations less than 7000.

For a list of REAP funded projects go to www.soda-ok.org/reap