Advanced Biofuel Payment Program — USDA Rural Development funding opportunity
USDA Rural Development · Federal agency

Advanced Biofuel Payment Program

Advanced Biofuel Payment Program Application Window: Closed Program Application Period: Enrollment Applications are accepted for processing annually from October 1-October 31 Good to Know: To begin, contact a program off...

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Deadline Rolling Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Open
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  • Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Deadline: Rolling — applications accepted any time.
  • Issued by: USDA Rural Development.
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Who can apply — at a glance

  • Eligible applicants: see the Eligibility tab for the criteria from the official announcement.
  • Where: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia.
  • Award: amount not specified by the source.
  • Matching funds: not required.
  • Deadline type: Rolling.

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Deadline
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About this opportunity

Advanced Biofuel Payment Program Application Window: Closed Program Application Period: Enrollment Applications are accepted for processing annually from October 1-October 31 Good to Know: To begin, contact a program official in your state (see contact tab below) to review the requirements for completing an application. The preparation process can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on the availability of information needed to complete the enrollment application. For state specific information: -- Select State -- Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Rhode Island Delaware and Maryland Florida and Virgin Islands Georgia Hawaii and Western Pacific Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont and New Hampshire Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Fact Sheet Overview To Apply Other Requirements Contact Events Overview What does this program do? This program’s goal is to increase the production of advanced biofuels. Who may apply? Any entity that produces and sells advanced biofuel is eligible to apply. An advanced biofuel producer can be an company, governmental entities, schools and other types of educational facilities, group of organizations, or a nonprofit entity that produces and sells an advanced biofuel. An entity that blends or otherwise combines advanced biofuels into a blended biofuel is not considered an advanced biofuel producer under this program. Eligible advanced biofuels: Must meet the definition of an advanced biofuel in 7 CFR Part 4288.102. Are a solid. Must be derived from renewable biomass, other than corn kernel starch. Must be a final product. Are produced in the United States. Are ones where the buyers and sellers act independently and have no relationship to each other. What funding is available? Quarterly payments are made for the actual quantity of eligible advanced biofuel produced during the quarter. What are the payment terms? Producers will be paid on a quarterly basis for the actual quantity of eligible advanced biofuel produced during the quarter. For each producer, the Agency will convert the production into British Thermal Unit (BTU) equivalent. The payment amount depends on the number of eligible producers, the amount of advanced biofuel produced, and the amount of funds available during the fiscal year. There is no minimum or maximum payment. How do we get started? Applications are accepted in October of each year. To enroll, a producer must file an application and information by October 31. Who can answer questions? Contact your State Rural Development Energy Coordinator. What law governs this program? Code of Federal Regulation, 7 CFR Part 4288, Subpart B . This program is authorized by 7 C. 8105 . Why does USDA Rural Development do this? This program helps increase American energy independence. It increases the private sector supply of renewable energy. NOTE: Because citations and other information may be subject to change, please always consult the program instructions listed in the section above titled “What law governs this program?” You may also contact your local office for assistance. To Apply Advanced Biofuel Payment Program Enrollment Request (RD 4288-01) Advanced Biofuel Payment Program Enrollment Certification Certification for Contracts, Grants and Loans (RD Instruction 1940-Q; Exhibit A-1) Assurance Agreement (RD 400-4) Disclosure of Lobbying Activities ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form

Funding agency

USDA Rural Development
Federal agency

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Who can apply

Eligibility details aren't on file yet — check the agency source link in the Documents tab for the latest rules.

Geographic eligibility

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
  • District of Columbia

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