Biofuel and SAF Production Funding
The table below displays grants, tax credits, loans, and other funding that support biofuels and SAF production in the United States.
We strive to provide accurate and timely information on grants. However, please note that we have not reviewed these funding sources in detail. Grants listed may or may not be currently available or applicable to your needs. Also note that many federal grant programs have been paused indefinitely pending DOGE and White House Administrative review. Federal programs listed have been available historically through 2024.
This table is updated monthly.
For a personalized funding strategy, please contact us using the form on our Home Page.
| Program | Funder | Funder Type | Uses | Eligibility | Deadlines | Award | Info Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Fuel Production Credit | U.S. Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Production and sale of low emission transportation fuels including SAF | Producers of clean transportation fuels | Beginning January 1, 2025 | $0.20/gallon for non-aviation fuel, $0.35/gallon for SAF; $1.00/gallon for non-aviation fuel and $1.75/gallon for SAF if prevailing wage requirements met | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/13321 |
| Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Tax Credit | U.S. Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Production of SAF | SAF producers | Through December 31, 2024 | $1.25/gallon base rate plus up to $0.50/gallon additional credit based on GHG reduction percentage | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/13160 |
| Biodiesel Income Tax Credit | U.S. Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Use or sale of biodiesel | Taxpayers who deliver or use pure unblended biodiesel | Extended through December 31, 2024 | $1.00/gallon | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/396 |
| Biodiesel Mixture Excise Tax Credit | U.S. Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Blending of biodiesel with petroleum diesel | Registered biodiesel blenders | Extended through December 31, 2024 | $1.00/gallon | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/395 |
| Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program | U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office | Federal | Development of innovative vehicle technology projects including biofuels and SAF | Businesses, manufacturers | Rolling | Loans up to 80% of project costs | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/NG?state |
| Biorefinery Assistance Program | U.S. Department of Agriculture | Federal | Development, construction, and retrofitting of commercial-scale biorefineries | Individuals, state/local governments, farm cooperatives, national laboratories, institutions of higher education, rural electric cooperatives | Varies | Loan guarantees up to $250 million; grants up to 50% of project costs | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/biorefinery-renewable-chemical-and-biobased-product-manufacturing-assistance-program |
| Advanced Biofuel Payment Program | U.S. Department of Agriculture | Federal | Production of advanced biofuels | Producers of advanced biofuels | Applications accepted in October annually | Payments based on quantity of eligible advanced biofuel produced | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/advanced-biofuel-payment-program-8 |
| Biomass Crop Assistance Program | U.S. Department of Agriculture | Federal | Establishing, producing, and delivering biomass feedstock crops for advanced biofuel production | Landowners and operators who produce biomass feedstock crops | Varies | 50% reimbursement for crop establishment costs; annual payments up to 5 years for herbaceous and 15 years for woody feedstocks; matching payments up to $20/dry ton for 2 years | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| Clean Transportation Program | California Energy Commission | State | Development and deployment of alternative and renewable fuels and advanced transportation technologies | Businesses, vehicle and technology manufacturers, workforce training partners, fleet owners, consumers, academic institutions | Annual Investment Plan | Varies based on Investment Plan | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority | State of California | State | Manufacturing that promotes alternative energy and advanced transportation | Manufacturers | Rolling | Full sales and use tax exclusion | https://business.ca.gov/resources/incentives-grants-and-financing/ |
| Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program | Iowa Department of Agriculture | State | Upgrading or installing new E85, E15, and biodiesel infrastructure | Retailers of 70%-85% ethanol (E85) or dual 15% ethanol (E15) and biodiesel | Rolling | Up to 90% of project costs for E15/E85 (max $75,000); up to 50% for biodiesel (max $50,000) | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/all?state |
| Iowa Biodiesel Producer Tax Credit | Iowa Department of Revenue | State | Production of biodiesel | Biodiesel producers | Valid through January 1, 2028 | $0.04 per gallon produced (up to 25 million gallons) | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/all?state |
| Illinois Biodiesel Sales Tax Exemption | Illinois Department of Revenue | State | Sales of biodiesel and biodiesel blends | Sellers of biodiesel fuel blends | Through November 30, 2030 | Full sales tax exemption for B10+ blends during winter months | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| Illinois Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit | Illinois Department of Revenue | State | Purchase of SAF | Airlines purchasing SAF | Current | $1.50/gallon (with limits on soybean oil-derived SAF) | https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/19857-biofuel-groups-hopeful-on-irs-rules-for-saf-tax-credit |
| Energy Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program | Iowa Economic Development Authority | State | Energy infrastructure projects for electricity, biofuel, and renewable natural gas | Individuals, businesses, rural electric cooperatives, municipal utilities located in Iowa | Rolling | Varies | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/all?state |
| Illinois Driving a Cleaner Illinois Program | Illinois Environmental Protection Agency | State | Diesel emission reduction projects | Various | Varies | Varies based on funding availability | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| Washington State SAF Tax Credit | Washington State | State | Purchase of SAF | SAF purchasers | Current | $1.00-$2.00/gallon | https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/19857-biofuel-groups-hopeful-on-irs-rules-for-saf-tax-credit |
| State Energy Program | U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy | Federal | Design, development, and implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency programs | State energy offices | Through fiscal year 2026 | Varies | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| USDA Rural Energy Self-Sufficiency Initiative | U.S. Department of Agriculture | Federal | Energy self-sufficiency in rural communities | Rural communities | Varies | Varies | https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/biofuels-incentives-a-summary-of-federal-programs |
| Minnesota Advanced Biofuel Production Incentive Program | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Production of advanced biofuels | Facilities that produce less than 23,750 MMBtu per quarter before July 1, 2015 and at least 23,750 MMBtu per quarter after program entry | Ongoing | $2.1053 per MMBtu equivalent for production from cellulosic biomass | https://www.mda.state.mn.us/environment-sustainability/advanced-biofuel-production-incentive-program |
| AGRI Biofuels Infrastructure Grant | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Increasing access to and sales of motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol | Minnesota retail service stations with no more than 10 retail petroleum dispensing sites | Varies | $5,000 to $199,000 per project with 35% cash match required | https://www.mda.state.mn.us/grants/agri-biofuels-infrastructure |
| Texas Alternative Fueling Facilities Program | Texas Commission on Environmental Quality | State | Construction or reconstruction of alternative fueling facilities including biodiesel | Public and private entities (priority given to public entities) | Varies based on funding cycles | Varies | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| Texas Biodiesel Fuel Tax Exemption | Texas Comptroller | State | Tax exemption for biodiesel, renewable diesel, or ethanol portion of blended fuel | Retailers of biodiesel, renewable diesel, or ethanol fuel blends | Ongoing | Full exemption from diesel fuel tax for the biodiesel, renewable diesel, or ethanol portion of blended fuel | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| North Carolina Alternative Fuels Tax Exemption | North Carolina Department of Revenue | State | Retail sale, use, storage, and consumption of alternative fuels | Sellers and users of alternative fuels | Ongoing | Exemption from state retail sales and use tax | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| North Carolina Biodiesel Producer Tax Exemption | North Carolina Department of Revenue | State | Production of biodiesel | Individuals producing biodiesel for use in private passenger vehicles | Ongoing | Exemption from state motor fuel excise tax | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| North Carolina Alternative Fuel Revolving Fund | North Carolina State Energy Office | State | Offsetting incremental costs of purchasing B20 or E85, developing alternative fueling infrastructure, and purchasing AFVs and hybrid electric vehicles | State departments, institutions, and agencies | Varies | Varies based on number of EPAct credits generated by each agency | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| North Carolina Biodiesel Supplier/Blender Bond Exemption | North Carolina Department of Revenue | State | Reduces administrative burden for fuel blenders or suppliers of ethanol or biodiesel | Fuel blenders or suppliers of ethanol or biodiesel with expected motor fuel tax liability less than $2,000 | Ongoing | Bond filing exemption | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/all?state |
| Oregon Biofuels Producer Tax Credit | Oregon Department of Energy | State | Production of biodiesel, ethanol, or renewable diesel | Producers of biofuels in Oregon | Program closed but may reopen in future funding cycles | Tax credit of $0.05 per gallon of biofuel produced | https://www.oregon.gov/energy/incentives/Pages/Biofuels.aspx |
| Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office Funding | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal | Research, development, and demonstration of technologies that decrease greenhouse gas emissions in emissions intensive industries | Universities, businesses, and nonprofit organizations | Varies | Varies | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| Mixed Algae Conversion Research Opportunity | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal | Research and development to convert algae into biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel | Research institutions, businesses, universities | Varies | Varies | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition Program | U.S. Federal Aviation Administration | Federal | Development of SAF production, transportation, blending, and storage | State and local governments, air carriers, airport sponsors, institutions of higher education, research institutions, SAF developers, nonprofit organizations | Varies | Up to $50,000,000 with 25% cost share (10% for small/non-hub airports) | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/all?state |
| Arkansas Biodiesel Supplier Tax Credit | Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration | State | Wholesale or retail distribution of biodiesel | Biodiesel suppliers | Ongoing | Up to 5% of the cost of facilities and equipment | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-r-0580.htm |
| South Dakota Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Clean energy projects including biofuels | Farmers, small business owners, agricultural producers in South Dakota | Annual | Varies (example: $50,000 for Dakota Prairie Pork LLC solar project) | https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/01/10/usda-invests-additional-domestic-biofuels-and-clean-energy-projects-lower-costs-and-increase |
| Montana Biodiesel Blending and Storage Tax Credit | Montana Department of Revenue | State | Storage and blending equipment for biodiesel | Businesses and individuals using equipment for blending biodiesel with petroleum diesel | Ongoing | Up to 15% of the cost of storage and blending equipment | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-r-0580.htm |
| Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Infrastructure for storing, blending, or dispensing biofuels | Fueling stations and fuel distribution facilities | Varies | Varies (example: $398,000 for Morning Star Station LLC in Iowa) | https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/01/10/usda-invests-additional-domestic-biofuels-and-clean-energy-projects-lower-costs-and-increase |
| USDA Bioeconomy, Bioenergy, Bioproduct (B3) Program | USDA | Federal | Research and development of biofuels, SAF, and related products | Universities, governments, commercial entities | Varies | Varies | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| Scale-Up of Integrated Biorefineries Program | U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office | Federal | Biorefinery development and feedstocks improvement projects | Individuals, for-profit entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, and foreign entities | Varies | Varies | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/all?state |
| Nebraska Motor Fuel Tax Exemption for Biodiesel | Nebraska Department of Revenue | State | Tax exemption for biodiesel facilities | Motor fuels sold to biodiesel production facilities and manufactured at biodiesel facilities | Ongoing | Exemption from certain motor fuel tax laws | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-r-0580.htm |
| North Dakota Corporate Income Tax Credit for Biodiesel Equipment | North Dakota Department of Revenue | State | Equipment that enables a facility to sell diesel fuel containing at least 2% biodiesel by volume | Facilities selling biodiesel blends | Five-year credit period | Corporate income tax credit (amount varies) | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-r-0580.htm |
| Idaho Biodiesel Fuel Tax Deduction | Idaho State Tax Commission | State | Tax deduction for biodiesel content in fuels | Licensed motor fuel distributors | Ongoing | Tax deduction for agricultural products or animal fats contained in biodiesel fuel (up to 10% of special fuel) | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-r-0580.htm |
| Biomass Research and Development Initiative | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture / DOE Office of Biomass Programs | Federal | Research, development, and demonstration of biofuels and bio-based products | Institutions of higher learning, national laboratories, federal research agencies, private sector entities, and non-profit organizations | Varies | Varies (non-federal cost share at least 20% for R&D projects and 50% for demonstration projects) | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| Alaska Alternative Fuels Incentive Program | Alaska Energy Authority | State | Development and deployment of alternative fuels including biofuels | Businesses, government entities, and other organizations in Alaska | Varies | Varies | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/state |
| Maine Biodiesel Tax Incentive Program | Maine Revenue Services | State | Production and use of biodiesel | Biodiesel producers and users | Ongoing | Varies | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-r-0580.htm |
| Louisiana Green Project Tax Credit | Louisiana Department of Economic Development | State | Qualified capital infrastructure projects related to advanced drivetrain vehicle and biofuels industries | Businesses with qualified capital infrastructure projects in Louisiana | Based on available funding | 7-18% of project costs up to $1,000,000 per state-certified green project; additional 7.2% tax credit possible on payroll | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/all?state |
| Virginia Biofuels Production Fund | Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy | State | Biodiesel production | Biodiesel producers in Virginia | Program ran from January 1, 2007 to January 1, 2017 (may be renewed) | Up to $0.10 per gallon of neat biofuels sold in Virginia | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-r-0580.htm |
| Oklahoma Biofuel Tax Credit | Oklahoma Tax Commission | State | Biodiesel production | Biodiesel producers in Oklahoma | Ongoing | $0.20 per gallon tax credit | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-r-0580.htm |
| Oklahoma Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate | Public Service Company of Oklahoma | Private | Installation of EV charging stations | Residential customers of Public Service Company of Oklahoma | Ongoing | Up to $250 for Energy Star certified Level 2 EV charging stations | https://electrek.co/ev-tax-credit-rebate-states-electric-vehicles/ |
| Indiana Biofuel Production Jobs Tax Credit | Indiana Economic Development Corporation | State | Development of biofuel production facilities | Companies investing in biofuel production facilities | Credit can be claimed for up to 10 years | 3% of annual employee wages and 1.5% of qualified capital investment annually | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/11694 |
| Wisconsin Advanced Biofuel Development Program | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | State | Advanced biofuel development | Biofuel producers in Wisconsin | Varies | Varies based on program funding | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/state |
| Massachusetts DriveEV Rebate Program | Concord Municipal Light Plant | Local | Purchase or lease of electric vehicles | Concord residents | Ongoing | Up to $1,000 for new BEVs or PHEVs under certain price thresholds; lesser amounts for pre-owned vehicles | https://electrek.co/ev-tax-credit-rebate-states-electric-vehicles/ |
| Louisiana Denatured Ethanol Sales Requirement | Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry | State | Support for ethanol production and sales | Gasoline sellers in Louisiana | Triggered when monthly production of denatured ethanol in Louisiana equals or exceeds 50 million gallons | Regulatory requirement that 2% of total gasoline sold by volume must be denatured ethanol | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/all?state |
| West Virginia Alternative Fuels Development Program | West Virginia Department of Economic Development | State | Development of alternative fuels including biofuels | Producers and users of alternative fuels in West Virginia | Varies | Varies | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/state |
| Alabama Biofuel Production Tax Credit | Alabama Department of Revenue | State | Development of biofuel production facilities | Companies investing in biofuel production facilities | Credit can be claimed for up to 10 years | 3% of annual employee wages and 1.5% of qualified capital investment annually | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| Colorado Vehicle Exchange Program | Colorado Energy Office | State | Purchase of clean vehicles with trade-in of older vehicles | Colorado residents trading in older gas-powered vehicles | Ongoing | Up to $6,000 for new EVs/PHEVs and $4,000 for used models | https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/electric-vehicle-rebates-by-state/ |
| Colorado Alternative Fuel Vehicle Policy | Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration | State | Biodiesel use in state fleet vehicles | State-owned diesel vehicles and equipment | Implemented January 1, 2007 | Regulatory requirement to use 20% biodiesel blend subject to availability and cost constraints | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-r-0580.htm |
| Kansas Biodiesel Producer Incentive | Kansas Department of Revenue | State | Biodiesel production | Qualified Kansas biodiesel producers | Program operated through July 1, 2016 (may have been renewed) | $0.30 per gallon of biodiesel sold | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-r-0580.htm |
| Kansas Alternative Fuel Vehicle Tax Credit | Kansas Department of Revenue | State | Purchase of alternative fuel vehicles | Individuals and businesses purchasing alternative fuel vehicles | Ongoing | Up to $2,400 per qualified vehicle | https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/electric-vehicle-rebates-by-state/ |
| Missouri Qualified Biodiesel Producer Incentive Fund | Missouri Department of Agriculture | State | Biodiesel production | Qualified biodiesel producers with minimum state resident ownership or feedstock sourcing requirements | Monthly grant program | Up to $0.30 per gallon for first 15 million gallons and $0.10 for next 15 million gallons per fiscal year | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-r-0580.htm |
| Mississippi Biodiesel Producer Incentive | Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce | State | Biodiesel production | Biodiesel producers in Mississippi | 10 years following start of production | Direct payments of $0.20 per gallon, up to 30 million gallons per year | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-r-0580.htm |
| Michigan Charging Forward Program | DTE Energy | Private | Installation of EV charging infrastructure | DTE Energy customers who purchase or lease an electric vehicle | Ongoing | $500 rebate for customers who install a qualified Level 2 charger and enroll in time-of-use program | https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/electric-vehicle-rebates-by-state/ |
| New York Renewable Fuel Tax Exemption | New York State Department of Taxation and Finance | State | Sales and use of renewable motor vehicle fuels | Sellers and users of renewable motor vehicle fuels | Implemented following 2006 announcement by Governor Pataki | Full exemption from state taxes on renewable motor vehicle fuels | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-r-0580.htm |
| Missouri Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program | Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority | State | Construction, installation, upgrade or retrofit of biofuel infrastructure | Fuel retailers, fuel distributors, terminal companies or fleet operations that dispense ethanol blends of E15 or higher or biodiesel blends of B6 or higher | October 15, 2024 | Tier 1: 50% of eligible costs up to $500,000; Tier 2: 75% of eligible costs up to $250,000 | https://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/0d90e45a-f586-4f44-a9c6-543c14e0a59d |
| Delaware Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership | USDA and Delaware Department of Agriculture | State/Federal | Biofuel infrastructure improvements | Fuel retailers in Delaware | Based on funding availability | Varies | https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2022/08/23/usda-begins-accepting-applications-100-million-biofuel |
| New Jersey Biofuel Infrastructure Grants | USDA and New Jersey Department of Agriculture | State/Federal | Biofuel infrastructure improvements | Fuel retailers in New Jersey | Based on funding availability | Varies | https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2022/08/23/usda-begins-accepting-applications-100-million-biofuel |
| Connecticut Bio-Heat Program | Massachusetts Energy Consumers Alliance (Mass Energy) | Private | Promotion of biodiesel-heating oil blends | Oil heat consumers | Implemented following 2005 announcement | Technical assistance | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-r-0580.htm |
| Rhode Island Biofuel Development Program | Rhode Island State Government | State | Biofuel development including hydroelectric projects | Biofuel producers in Rhode Island | Ongoing | Varies | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-r-0580.htm |
| Wyoming Alternative Fuel Tax | Wyoming Department of Transportation | State | Alternative fuel taxation system | Users and providers of alternative fuels | Ongoing | Not an incentive but a regulatory framework for taxation of alternative fuels | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/state |
| Utah Alternative Fuel and Clean Air Tax Credits | Utah Clean Air Partnership | State | Purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and conversions | Individuals and businesses in Utah | Ongoing | Annual tax credit against income tax | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/state |
| Tennessee REAP Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Program | USDA Rural Development Tennessee | Federal | Renewable energy systems including biofuel projects | Agricultural producers and rural small businesses in Tennessee | March 31 annually for grants; ongoing for guaranteed loans | Grants and guaranteed loans with various matching requirements | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency-improvement-guaranteed-loans-11 |
| Georgia REAP Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Program | USDA Rural Development Georgia | Federal | Renewable energy systems including biofuel projects | Agricultural producers and rural small businesses in Georgia | Application windows vary annually | Grants and guaranteed loans with various matching requirements | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency-improvement-guaranteed-loans-13 |
| Kentucky HBIIP Biofuel Infrastructure Program | USDA Rural Development Kentucky | Federal | Biofuel infrastructure improvements | Fuel retailers in Kentucky | Based on funding availability | Varies | https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/01/10/usda-invests-additional-domestic-biofuels-and-clean-energy-projects-lower-costs-and-increase |
| Arizona REAP Renewable Energy Systems Program | USDA Rural Development Arizona | Federal | Renewable energy systems including biofuel projects | Agricultural producers and rural small businesses in Arizona | Annual application cycles | Grants and guaranteed loans with various matching requirements | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs |
| Tennessee Advanced Biofuel Payment Program | USDA Rural Development Tennessee | Federal | Production of advanced biofuels | Advanced biofuel producers in Tennessee | Applications accepted in October annually | Payments based on quantity of eligible advanced biofuel produced | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/advanced-biofuel-payment-program/tn |
| Biobased Markets and Development Access Grants Program (BDAP) | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Establishing and validating the commercial viability of biobased technologies | Commercial entities working with biobased technologies | Varies | Varies | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs |
| North Dakota Biofuels PACE Loan Program | Bank of North Dakota | State | Purchase, construction, or expansion of biodiesel production facilities | Biodiesel, ethanol, or green diesel production facilities and livestock operations in North Dakota | Ongoing | Interest buy down of up to 5% below the note rate; up to $500,000 for production facilities, up to $250,000 for livestock operations | https://bnd.nd.gov/loans/ag/biofuels-pace-program/ |
| North Dakota Biodiesel Blender Tax Credit | North Dakota Department of Revenue | State | Blending biodiesel with diesel fuel | Licensed fuel suppliers who blend biodiesel or renewable diesel with diesel fuel | Ongoing | Income tax credit of $0.05 per gallon for fuel containing at least 5% biodiesel or renewable diesel | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| North Dakota Biodiesel Equipment Tax Credit | North Dakota Department of Revenue | State | Equipment purchases for biodiesel production or blending | Qualified producers or blenders | Ongoing, limited to 5 years | Corporate income tax credit of 10% of direct costs to add equipment, up to $250,000 cumulative | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| North Dakota Biodiesel Retailer Tax Credit | North Dakota Department of Revenue | State | Equipment adaptation for biodiesel sales | Qualified retailers | Ongoing, limited to 5 years | Corporate income tax credit of 10% of direct costs, up to $50,000 cumulative | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| Maryland Biodiesel Rebate Program | Maryland Soybean Board | Private | Purchase of biodiesel fuel or blends | Biodiesel consumers in Maryland | Ongoing | Rebate for half the cost of biodiesel purchased; minimum rebate of $100 | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-r-0580.htm |
| Maryland Smart Energy Communities Program | Maryland Energy Administration | State | Transportation-related projects including alternative fuel vehicles | Local governments in Maryland | Varies | Varies | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| Oregon Biofuel Producer Incentive Program | Oregon Department of Energy | State | Production of biofuels | Biofuel producers in Oregon | Program may reopen in future funding cycles | Tax credit of $0.05 per gallon of biofuel produced | https://www.oregon.gov/energy/incentives/Pages/Biofuels.aspx |
| Pennsylvania Biodiesel Mandate | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | State | Requirement for biodiesel blend use | Diesel fuel sellers in Pennsylvania | Ongoing | Regulatory requirement that all on-road diesel fuel sold in Pennsylvania must contain at least B2 biodiesel | https://www.springboardbiodiesel.com/library/biodiesel-mandates-and-initiatives |
| New Hampshire Biodiesel Heating Oil Initiative | New Hampshire State Government | State | Promotion of biodiesel use in heating oil | Heating oil sellers and consumers | Varies | Technical assistance | https://www.springboardbiodiesel.com/library/biodiesel-mandates-and-initiatives |
| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit | Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Installation of biodiesel fueling equipment | Businesses that install qualified AFV fueling property | January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2032 | 6-30% of costs up to $100,000 per item (depending on wage requirements) | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| Biodiesel Fuel Education Program | U.S. Department of Agriculture | Federal | Education about biodiesel benefits | Non-profit organizations or institutes of higher education | Varies | Competitive grants | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| Small Business Innovation Research for Biodiesel | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal | Research and development of commercial innovations related to biodiesel | Domestic small businesses | Varies | Grants of up to $200,000 | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| Second-Generation Biofuel Producer Tax Credit | Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Production of second-generation biofuels | Registered second-generation biofuel producers | Ongoing | $1.01 per gallon of qualifying second-generation biofuel (reduced to $0.46 or $0.41 per gallon in certain cases) | https://ethanolrfa.org/policy/tax-policy |
| Alternative Fuel Mixture Excise Tax Credit | Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Production of alternative fuel blends | Registered alternative fuel blenders | Ongoing | $0.50 per gallon of alternative fuel used in a mixture containing at least 0.1% gasoline, diesel, or kerosene | https://ethanolrfa.org/policy/tax-policy |
| Accelerated Depreciation for Second-Generation Biofuel Plant Property | Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Recovery of costs for second-generation biofuel plant property | Owners of qualified second-generation biofuel plant property | First year property is placed in service | 50% special depreciation allowance | https://ethanolrfa.org/policy/tax-policy |
| Minnesota Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit | Minnesota Department of Revenue | State | Production or blending of sustainable aviation fuel | Producers or blenders of sustainable aviation fuel in Minnesota | Ongoing | Varies | https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/sustainable-aviation-fuel-credit |
| Value-Added Producer Grants | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Agricultural producers entering into value-added activities including biofuels production | Independent producers, farmer and rancher cooperatives, agricultural producer groups, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures | Varies | Planning grants or working capital grants | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/all?state |
| Idaho Biodiesel Fuel Tax Deduction | Idaho State Tax Commission | State | Biodiesel fuel production | Licensed motor fuel distributors | Ongoing | Tax deduction for agricultural products or animal fats contained in biodiesel fuel (up to 10% of special fuel) | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-r-0580.htm |
| Nevada Advanced Biofuel Tax Incentives | Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development | State | Construction of advanced biofuel facilities | Biofuel producers in Nevada | Varies | Tax abatements and incentives for qualifying advanced biofuel projects | https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/category/states/states-nevada/ |
| Ohio Alternative Fuel Incentive Program | Ohio Development Services Agency | State | Alternative fuel production and infrastructure | Alternative fuel producers and distributors in Ohio | Varies | Varies | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/state |
| Indiana Biodiesel Production Tax Credit | Indiana Department of Revenue | State | Production of biodiesel | Biodiesel producers | Varies | $1 per gallon of biodiesel used to produce blended biodiesel | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-r-0580.htm |
| Washington State SAF Tax Incentive | Washington State Department of Revenue | State | Production and use of sustainable aviation fuel | SAF producers and consumers in Washington | Current | $1.00 per gallon base credit for SAF with 50% greenhouse gas reduction, plus $0.02 for each additional percentage point reduction | https://www.biobased-diesel.com/post/washington-governor-signs-saf-tax-incentive-worth-up-to-2-a-gallon-into-law |
| South Carolina Ethanol or Biodiesel Production Credit | South Carolina Department of Revenue | State | Production of ethanol or biodiesel | Ethanol or biodiesel producers in South Carolina | Varies based on program funding | Varies | https://energy.sc.gov/programs/funding/tax-incentives |
| Florida Biodiesel School Production Tax Exemption | Florida Department of Revenue | State | Biodiesel production by schools | Public or private secondary schools producing biodiesel | Ongoing | Exemption from diesel fuel excise tax for biodiesel produced (less than 1,000 gallons annually) | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| Florida Biofuel Investment Tax Credit | Florida State Board of Administration | State | Investment in biofuel and renewable energy businesses | Businesses related to biofuels and renewable energy operating in Florida | Ongoing | Investment of up to 1.5% of net assets of the system trust fund | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| Vermont Renewable Energy Loan Program | Vermont State Employees Credit Union | State/Private | Energy efficiency and renewable energy projects | Vermont homeowners and businesses | Ongoing | Low-interest loans for energy efficiency improvements including biofuel systems | https://energysaver.vermont.gov/programs-incentives |
| Mixed Algae Conversion Research Opportunity | U.S. Department of Energy, Bioenergy Technologies Office & Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management | Federal | Research / Development | Universities; businesses; nonprofit organizations; state, local, and tribal governments | Full Application Submission Deadline: July 18, 2024 | Individual awards up to $1.5 million (Total FOA funding $18.8 million) | https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx?Search |
| Biodiesel Fuel Education Program | U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development | Federal | Education / Outreach | Nonprofit organizations and institutes of higher education | Rolling (subject to appropriations) | Undisclosed (subject to congressional appropriations) | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state |
| Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program | U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development | Federal | Infrastructure (fueling equipment & infrastructure) | Vehicle fueling facilities; fuel distribution facilities | Rolling | Up to 50% of total eligible project costs or $3 million for new facilities; up to 25% or $1.25 million for existing facilities | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/higher-blends-infrastructure-incentive-program |
| Bioeconomy, Bioenergy, Bioproduct (B3) Program | U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal | Research / Development / Extension / Education | Universities; government entities; commercial entities | Varies by solicitation; see program website | Undisclosed (FY2025 funding; portfolio-wide ~$183 million committed) | https://www.nifa.usda.gov/programs/bioeconomy-bioenergy-bioproducts-b3-programs |
| Community Waste-to-Biofuel Development Grants | U.S. Department of Energy, Bioenergy Technologies Office | Federal | Project / Program (feasibility, design, validation) | Nonprofit organizations; transit authorities; state, local, and tribal governments | Rolling | Up to $10 million per project | https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/waste |
| Vision OPEN 2024 | Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E) | Federal | Research / Technology Development | For-profit entities; institutions of higher education; nonprofits; state, local, and tribal governments; national laboratories | Concept Paper Deadline: July 16, 2024; Full Proposal Deadline: TBD | Individual awards $250,000–$10,000,000; Anticipated Funding Amount: $150,000,000 | https://arpa-e.energy.gov/programs-and-initiatives/view-all-programs/vision-open-2024 |
| Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) | U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration | Federal | Infrastructure / Projects (alternative fuel vehicles & infrastructure) | State departments of transportation; local governments; transit agencies | Rolling | Varies by project (often >$50,000 per award) | https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/air_quality/cmaq/ |
| FY24 Scale-Up of Integrated Biorefineries | U.S. Department of Energy, Bioenergy Technologies Office | Federal | Research / Development / Demonstration of integrated biorefineries for SAF and other biofuels | For-profit entities; institutions of higher education; nonprofit entities; state, local, and tribal governments; national laboratories | Concept paper: November 7, 2024; Full application: January 16, 2025; Selections announced ~April 30, 2025 | $12 million total; individual awards undisclosed | https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/funding-notice-us-department-energy-announces-12-million-advance-biorefinery |
| Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) | U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development | Federal | Installation of renewable energy systems (including anaerobic digesters / biofuel systems) and energy efficiency improvements | Agricultural producers; rural small businesses | March 31, 2025 (current window); next window July 1 – September 30, 2025 | Grants up to 50% of eligible project costs (25% Farm Bill, up to 50% with IRA funding); maximum grant $500,000 for efficiency, $1,000,000 for systems | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency-improvement-guaranteed-loans |
| Maximizing Algal System Yield (MASY) Funding Opportunity | U.S. Department of Energy, Bioenergy Technologies Office | Federal | R&D on advanced algal cultivation and preprocessing technologies to support biofuel feedstocks | For-profit entities; institutions of higher education; nonprofit entities; state, local, and tribal governments; national laboratories | FOA release expected January 2025; application deadlines TBD | Up to $10 million federal funding | https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/articles/us-department-energy-issues-notice-intent-fund-research-and-development |
| Sustainable Propane and Renewable Chemicals (SPARC) | U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office | Federal | R&D of bio-based chemicals and renewable propane/LPG | For-profit entities; institutions of higher education; nonprofits; state, local, and tribal governments; national laboratories | Concept paper: March 14, 2025; Full application: May 30, 2025 | Individual awards undisclosed (Total NOFO amount $23 million) | https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/funding-notice-us-department-energy-announces-23-million-propel-renewable-chemicals |
| Systems Biology Research to Advance Bioenergy Crop Production | U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science | Federal | Research to advance bioenergy crop production through systems biology approaches | For-profit entities; universities; nonprofit organizations; state, local, and tribal governments | Pre-applications due January 17, 2025; Full applications due March 27, 2025 | Phase I awards up to $200,000 (Phase II up to $1,000,000) | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358294 |
| Regional Resource Hubs for Purpose-Grown Energy Crops | U.S. Department of Energy, Bioenergy Technologies Office | Federal | Research / Development / Demonstration | For‐profit entities; institutions of higher education; nonprofits; state, local, and tribal governments; national laboratories | June 13, 2024, 5 p.m. ET | Total funding $29 million; individual awards undisclosed | https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx?Search |
| Airport Improvement Program – SAF Infrastructure Projects | U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration | Federal | Infrastructure / Projects (SAF distribution, blending, storage) | Medium and large hub airports; small hub, nonhub, nonprimary airports | May 2, 2024 | Approx. $269 million total; individual award amounts vary (often >$50,000) | https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/faa-offers-funding-for-saf-infrastructure-projects-at-airports-deadline-may-2-2024 |
| Support Development of Advanced Biofuels Projects | U.S. Department of Energy, Bioenergy Technologies Office & U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | Federal | Project / Technology Development | For-profit entities; institutions of higher education; nonprofits; state, local, and tribal governments; national laboratories | Announcement: January 8, 2025 | Total $6,000,000 across three projects | https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/us-department-energy-and-us-environmental-protection-agency-announce-6m-support |
| Waste Analysis and Strategies for Transportation End-uses | U.S. Department of Energy, Bioenergy Technologies Office & Vehicle Technologies Office | Federal | Feasibility Study / Design Work / Experimental Validation | For-profit entities; nonprofits; transit authorities; state, local, and tribal governments; national laboratories | Announcement: January 7, 2025 | Total $6,900,000 across nine projects | https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/funding-selections-waste-waste-analysis-and-strategies-transportation-end-uses |