 Lavalier says he's encountered skepticism from community members about the benefits, prompting him to lay out the facts, but he thinks it's a good thing people are curious. Between 2018 and 2022, Minnesota saw nearly $140 million in REAP funds awarded to landowners. In the latest round of REAP funding, applicants have until September 30th to sign up for the grants, which could help cover 25 to 50 percent of solar array costs.