Biochar Grants
This table below displays grants, tax credits, loans, and other funding that support biochar production, biochar applications, and biochar research 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.
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| Program | Funder | Funder Stype | Funding Type | Uses | Eligibility | Deadlines | Award | Info Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USDA NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) – Soil Carbon Amendment (Code 336) | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | Grant | Soil amendment, carbon sequestration, soil quality improvement | Agricultural producers, farmers, ranchers, forest landowners | November 1, 2024, January 1, 2025, and March 1, 2025 (varies by state) | Varies by state (e.g., Delaware: $201.87 per CY for biochar) | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/eqip-environmental-quality-incentives | |
| DOE Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) Funding | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal | Grant | Low-carbon biofuels, bioproducts, biomass feedstock development | Universities, industry partners, research institutions | Rolling | $23.6 million total program funding (varies by project) | https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/articles/us-department-energy-awards-236-million-support-production-low-carbon | |
| Forest Biomass to Carbon-Negative Biofuels Pilot Program | California Department of Conservation | State | Grant | Carbon-negative fuels, biochar co-production | Local governments, tribal nations, academic institutions, non-profits, businesses | Implementation Phase anticipated for 2024-2025 | Phase 1: Up to $500,000; Phase 2: $10-20 million | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/forest-biomass-to-carbon-negative-biofuels-pilot-program/ | |
| Carbon Utilization Procurement Grants | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal | Grant | Products derived from converted carbon emissions, including biochar | States, local governments, public utilities | April 30, 2025 | Portion of $100 million total program funding | https://www.energy.gov/fecm/funding-notice-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-carbon-utilization-procurement-grants | |
| USDA Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical and Bio-based Product Manufacturing Assistance Program | USDA | Federal | Grant | Biorefinery development, biochar production | Businesses, manufacturers | Rolling | Up to $250 million per project | https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190111112854.htm | |
| USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Program | USDA | Federal | Grant | Climate-smart practices including biochar amendment | Producers, counties, organizations | First funding pool deadline: April 8; Second funding pool: May 27 | $250,000 to $100 million (varies by funding pool) | https://www.naco.org/blog/us-department-agriculture-accepting-applications-1-billion-climate-smart-commodities-program | |
| USDA Wood Innovations Grants | USDA Forest Service | Federal | Grant | Wood biomass utilization, biochar production from forest residues | Businesses, organizations, tribes, state/local governments | Annual (check for 2025 dates) | Portion of $32 million total funding | https://biomassmagazine.com/articles/19028/usda-awards-32m-in-wood-innovations-and-community-grants | |
| Biofuels Infrastructure Grants | USDA | Federal | Grant | Biofuels infrastructure, renewable fuels | Refueling and distribution facilities | Rolling | Portion of $100 million total program funding | https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2022/04/12/biden-harris-administration-department-agriculture-announce-efforts-enable-energy-independence | |
| USDA Conservation Innovation Grants | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | Grant | Innovative conservation approaches, biochar applications | Agricultural producers, organizations | Rolling (varies by state) | Varies | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/eqip-environmental-quality-incentives | |
| USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Conservation Grants | USDA NRCS | Federal | Grant | Biochar demonstrations, soil health | Farms, ranches, organizations | Varies by state | Varies | https://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/northwest/topic/biochar | |
| American Farmland Trust Biochar National Demonstration Trial | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | Grant | Biochar application demonstrations, soil health improvement, carbon sequestration research | Farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers | Rolling through 2025 | $4.5 million total program funding | https://farmland.org/biochar/ | |
| Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities – Producer Led Collaborative Effort | USDA | Federal | Grant | Biochar integration with regenerative grazing, carbon neutral beef production | Agricultural producers, with focus on small-scale producers (90% of participants) | Annual application cycles | $30 million total program funding | https://farmland.org/project/climate-smart-beef/ | |
| Washington State Department of Ecology Biomass Thermochemical Conversion Program | Washington State Department of Ecology | State | Grant | Pyrolysis unit design and operation, biochar production | Researchers, businesses, manufacturers | Annual cycles (check for 2025 dates) | Varies by project | https://csanr.wsu.edu/keyword/biochar/ | |
| Biochar Conservation Innovation Grant | USDA NRCS | Federal | Grant | Biochar application in agricultural settings, carbon sequestration research | Agricultural producers, researchers | Annual CIG cycles | Portion of Conservation Innovation Grant funding | https://farmland.org/the-dirt-about-biochar-and-how-it-could-help-california/ | |
| Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research Biochar Initiative | Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) | Private | Grant | Biochar research, technology development, implementation | Researchers, academic institutions, organizations | Rolling, check website for current opportunities | Varies | https://farmland.org/new-joint-biochar-research-critical-to-meet-climate-targets/ | |
| Minneapolis Biochar Production Facility Program | City of Minneapolis | Municipal | Grant | Biochar production from urban wood waste, carbon sequestration projects | Local businesses, organizations, community partners | Ongoing through 2025 | Portion of $1.5 million total facility funding | https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/environmental-programs/biochar/ | |
| Iowa State University Biochar Initiative | Iowa State Bioeconomy Institute | State/University | Grant | Research on biochar production, carbon sequestration, and soil applications | Researchers, academic partners, businesses | Ongoing research program | Varies by project | https://www.biorenew.iastate.edu/research/carbonnegative | |
| California Forest Biomass to Carbon-Negative Biofuels Program – Phase 2 | California Department of Conservation | State | Grant | Biochar production from forest biomass, carbon sequestration | Businesses, organizations, academic institutions | Anticipated for 2024-2025 | $10-20 million per award | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/forest-biomass-to-carbon-negative-biofuels-pilot-program/ | |
| Oregon NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant – Biochar Applications | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Oregon | Federal | Grant | Biochar demonstration projects, soil improvement applications | Agricultural producers, organizations in Oregon | Check with Oregon NRCS office for 2025 dates | Varies by project | https://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/northwest/topic/biochar | |
| Wisconsin EQIP Soil Health Implementation – Biochar Amendment | Wisconsin NRCS | Federal | Grant | Biochar soil amendment applications, carbon sequestration | Wisconsin agricultural producers, landowners | November 21, 2024; January 30, 2025; February 28, 2025 | Varies based on implementation | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ranking-dates | |
| Advanced Renewable Technology International USDA Grant Program | USDA via ARTi | Federal | Grant | Pyrolysis reactor construction, biochar production from agricultural waste | Businesses, landscaping companies, agricultural producers | Annual USDA funding cycles | Varies by project | https://www.thegazette.com/government-politics/product-from-agriculture-waste-could-become-big-thing-for-farmers/ | |
| Biochar Research Network Act Implementation Grants | USDA | Federal | Grant | Research and implementation of biochar as a climate solution on farms | Researchers, farmers, agricultural organizations | Pending legislation approval | Portion of national network funding | https://ediblecommunities.com/edible-stories/biochars-potential-to-combat-climate-change/ | |
| Virginia Department of Forestry Biochar Market Expansion | USDA Forest Service via Virginia Department of Forestry | State/Federal | Grant | Biochar market expansion, demonstration projects | Virginia organizations, businesses, researchers | Annual application cycle | $250,000 total program funding | https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gwj/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1036910 | |
| North Carolina Agricultural Foundation Biochar Conversion System | North Carolina Agricultural Foundation | State | Grant | Development of biomass conversion systems for biofuel and biochar production | Universities, researchers in North Carolina | Annual grant cycle | $45,000 (typical project funding) | https://biomassmagazine.com/articles/9281/n-c-university-wins-grant-for-biofuel-biochar-project | |
| USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Virginia Program | USDA SARE Southern Region | Federal | Grant | Sustainable agriculture practices including biochar applications | Virginia producers, researchers, educational institutions | Rolling application cycles | Varies by project type ($8,161,603 total VA funding to date) | https://projects.sare.org/state-fact-sheets/?st=VA&action=sfs&submit=Go&script_id=sfs | |
| USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Program | USDA Forest Service | Federal | Grant | Wood product technological development including biochar production | Universities, businesses, state agencies nationwide | Annual application cycles | $228,000-$250,000 typical award | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation/grants | |
| USDA NRCS Michigan EQIP Biochar Implementation | USDA NRCS Michigan | Federal | Grant | Biochar application for soil health improvement, carbon sequestration | Michigan agricultural producers | November 21, 2024; January 30, 2025; February 28, 2025 | Varies based on implementation scale | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ranking-dates | |
| Community Project Funding (CPF)/Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) | U.S. Congress | Federal | Earmark | Infrastructure projects including biochar production facilities | Local governments; Non-profits; For-profit businesses | May 10, 2024 (House); Check with local Representative or Senator for specific deadlines | Varies by project | https://www.naco.org/news/updated-congressionally-directed-spending-fiscal-year-2025-how-counties-can-navigate-earmarks | |
| Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) | Federal | Grant | Biochar application for improving soil health | Agricultural producers; Farmers | Multiple deadlines: Oct 25, 2024; Nov 15, 2024; Dec 15, 2024; Dec 20, 2024; Feb 7, 2025 (varies by state) | Varies by project | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ranking-dates | |
| Biofuel Infrastructure Grants | U.S. Department of Agriculture | Federal | Grant | Biofuel infrastructure including biomass conversion facilities | For-profit businesses | Rolling | Undisclosed | https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2022/08/23/usda-begins-accepting-applications-100-million-biofuel | |
| Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) | Federal | Grant | Biochar application for soil health improvements | Agricultural producers; Farmers | January 1 2024; January 1 | 2025 (first round of funding) | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/news/nrcs-announces-conservation-funding-opportunities-for-fy-2025 | |
| Nonpoint Source Grant Program | California State Water Resources Control Board | State | Grant | Biochar for water quality improvement projects | Organizations; Local governments; For-profit businesses | Check with agency for 2025 deadlines | Varies by project | https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/board_info/agendas/2023/aug/081523_4_guidelines.pdf | |
| Community Project Funding (CPF)/Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) | U.S. Congress | Federal | Earmark | Infrastructure projects including biochar production facilities | Local governments; Non-profits; For-profit businesses | May 10, 2024 (House); Check with local Representative or Senator for specific deadlines | Varies by project | https://www.naco.org/news/updated-congressionally-directed-spending-fiscal-year-2025-how-counties-can-navigate-earmarks | |
| Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) | Federal | Grant | Natural resource conservation practices including biochar | Agricultural producers | November 1 2024; January 1 2025; March 1 2025 | Varies by project | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/news/nrcs-announces-conservation-funding-opportunities-for-fy-2025 | |
| Iowa Renewable Chemicals Production Tax Credit Program | Iowa Economic Development Authority | State | Tax Incentive | Production of high-value chemicals derived from biomass feedstocks (may include biochar under bioproducts category) | Businesses organized, expanded, or located in Iowa on or after April 6, 2016; not entities providing professional services, health care, or retail operations | Application period for chemicals produced in 2024 is February 15 – March 15 | 2025 | $0.05 per pound produced; annual limits of $1 million for startups and $500,000 for established businesses | |
| Minnesota AGRI Bioincentive Program | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Tax Incentive | Commercial-scale production of advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, and biomass thermal energy | Production facilities within Minnesota that begin producing biofuels, renewable chemicals, or biomass thermal energy before June 30, 2025 | First-come | first-served while funding lasts | Production incentive payments for up to 10 years | |
| Colorado EZ Investment Tax Credit Refund for Renewable Energy Projects | Colorado Enterprise Zone Program | State | Tax Incentive | Investment in renewable energy projects including biomass/biofuels (may include pyrolysis technologies) | Businesses investing in qualifying renewable energy projects within Colorado Enterprise Zones | Rolling | $750000 | https://oedit.colorado.gov/enterprise-zone-tax-credits | |
| Federal Residential Biomass Tax Credit | Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Tax Incentive | Biomass stove installation for residential use | Taxpayers who install qualifying biomass stoves or boilers that meet thermal efficiency rating of at least 75% | Available for installations from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2032 | 30% of the total cost (including installation) up to $2000 annually | https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal-tax-credits/biomass-stovesboilers | |
| Section 45Q Carbon Oxide Sequestration Tax Credit | Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Tax Incentive | Carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects (potential pathway for biochar carbon sequestration) | Facilities that capture carbon oxide; construction must begin before January 1 | 2033 | Available for qualifying facilities with construction beginning before January 1 | 2033 | |
| USDA Biorefinery | Renewable Chemical and Bio-based Product Manufacturing Assistance Program | United States Department of Agriculture | Tax Incentive | Federal | Development, construction, and retrofitting of commercial-scale biorefineries (may include biochar production facilities) | For-profit entities, Indian tribes, state or local governments, corporations, farm cooperatives, farmer cooperative organizations, associations of agricultural producers, national laboratories, institutions of higher education, rural electric cooperatives | Rolling (contact USDA for current application periods) | Loan guarantees for up to $250 million per project | |
| Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit | Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Tax Incentive | Residential energy efficiency improvements including biomass stoves and boilers | Taxpayers making qualifying energy-efficient home improvements | Available for qualifying improvements from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2032 | 30% of costs up to $2,000 for biomass stoves and boilers (additional to $1,200 for other qualifying improvements) | https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal-tax-credits | |
| State Forest Products Tax Credit | Various State Departments of Revenue | State | Tax Incentive | Converting forest biomass to value-added products (may include biochar) | Forest product manufacturers and processors | Varies by state | Varies by state (typically percentage of qualifying expenses) | Contact state revenue departments for specific program details | |
| U.S. Forest Service Hazardous Fuels Reduction Tax Deduction | Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Tax Incentive | Converting hazardous forest vegetation to biochar | Forest landowners, biomass processors | Rolling | Tax deductions for qualified hazardous fuel reduction expenses | https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/fire | |
| Carbon Removal Credit Program | Climate Action Reserve | Private/Government | Tax Incentive | Production and application of biochar in the U.S. and Canada | Biochar producers and users | Varies by project | Carbon credits based on verified carbon removals | https://climateactionreserve.org/how/protocols/ncs/biochar/ | |
| Maine Renewable Chemicals Tax Credit | Maine Department of Economic and Community Development | State | Tax Incentive | Production of renewable chemicals with at least 95% biobased content including chemicals, polymers, plastics and formulated products | Businesses producing qualifying renewable chemicals in Maine; excludes substances used for food, feed or fuel with limited exceptions | Rolling | $0.08 per pound of renewable chemicals produced; can be carried forward for up to 10 years | https://www.maine.gov/decd/business-development/financial-incentives-resources/technology-tax-credits-sales-tax-exemptions | |
| Maine Biofuel Production Tax Credit | Maine Department of Environmental Protection | State | Tax Incentive | Production of biofuels derived from agricultural crops, residues, or forest products/by-products | Certified commercial biofuel producers in Maine producing biofuel for use in motor vehicles or as substitute for liquid fuels | Rolling | $0.05 per gasoline gallon equivalent; credits may be carried over for up to 10 taxable years | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/5757 | |
| Nebraska Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit | Nebraska Department of Economic Development | State | Tax Incentive | Production of renewable chemicals defined as building block chemicals with significant biobased content for products including polymers, plastics, food additives, solvents, intermediate chemicals or formulated products | Businesses physically located in Nebraska that have produced at least 1 million pounds of renewable chemicals during the calendar year; must have organized, expanded or located in Nebraska after the act’s effective date | Rolling (application window opened in 2022) | Up to $1.5 million per business annually; DED may certify up to $3 million in tax credits per calendar year for 2022 and 2023 and up to $6 million in tax credits per calendar year for 2024 and beyond | https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/programs/incentives/renewable-chemical-production/ | |
| Kentucky Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit | Kentucky Department of Revenue | State | Tax Incentive | Production of building block chemicals with at least 50% biobased content including cellulosic ethanol, starch ethanol or other ethanol derived from biomass feedstock, fatty acid methyl esters, or butanol | Businesses producing qualifying renewable chemicals in Kentucky; excludes chemicals sold or used for the production of food, feed or fuel with exceptions for certain additives | Rolling | $0.05 per molecular pound of weight of renewable chemicals produced; annual limit of $10 million (shared with biodiesel and renewable diesel production tax credits) | https://revenue.ky.gov/Business/Pages/RenewableChemicalProductionTaxCredit.aspx | |
| USDA Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Biochar Projects | United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | Tax Incentive | On-farm conservation projects including biochar production and application for soil health improvements and carbon sequestration | Agricultural producers, non-governmental organizations, and researchers working with producers on conservation projects that involve biochar | Annual application periods; check USDA NRCS website for current deadlines | Grants typically range from $50,000 to $2 million depending on project scope and national or state-level funding | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/resources/guides-and-instructions/conservation-innovation-grants | |
| Vermont Advanced Wood Heating Incentive | Renewable Energy Resource Center/Efficiency Vermont | State | Tax Incentive | Installation of advanced wood heating systems including pellet boilers and qualifying biomass systems | Vermont residents installing qualifying advanced wood heating systems | Rolling | $3,000 rebate for advanced wood heating systems; $400 instant rebate for qualifying wood and pellet stoves at participating retailers | https://www.rerc-vt.org/advanced-wood-heating-systems | |
| California Forest Biomass to Carbon-Negative Biofuels Pilot Program | California Department of Conservation | State | Tax Incentive | Production of carbon-negative biofuels from forest biomass, including projects involving biochar production | Projects using at least 60% forest biomass waste as feedstock from the Sierra Nevada; majority of capital expenditures must be in Sierra Nevada; must identify California use for fuel produced | Phase 2 implementation anticipated in 2024 | Phase 1: Up to $500,000 per awardee for planning; Phase 2: $10-20 million per project for implementation | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/forest-biomass-to-carbon-negative-biofuels-pilot-program/ | |
| Vermont Wood Stove Change-Out Program | Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation | State | Tax Incentive | Replacement of older wood stoves with cleaner, more efficient EPA-certified models | Low and moderate income Vermont residents replacing uncertified or older wood stoves | Rolling | 80% of cost for low-income and 60% for moderate income households; maximum $6,000 for new stove and maximum $10,000 for new stove plus repairs | https://nehpba.org/changeouts | |
| Idaho Renewable Energy Tax Deduction | Idaho State Tax Commission | State | Tax Incentive | Installation of alternative energy devices including biomass energy devices | Idaho residents and businesses installing qualifying renewable energy systems including biomass energy devices | Annual tax filing | 40% of the cost in the year installed; 20% in each of the 3 following years; total deduction limited to $20,000 | https://tax.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/forms/EIS00375_10-26-2020.pdf | |
| Montana Clean Energy Production Tax Credit | Montana Department of Revenue | State | Tax Incentive | Production of electricity from renewable resources including biomass | Facilities with zero or negative greenhouse gas emissions placed in service after 2024 | Must be in service after 2024 | 1.5 cents per kWh of electricity produced and sold or stored | https://deq.mt.gov/energy/Programs/tax-credits | |
| Washington Carbon Sequestration Protocol | Climate Action Reserve/Washington State | State/Private | Tax Incentive | Production and application of biochar for carbon sequestration, providing carbon credits for biochar projects | Biochar producers and users in Washington state participating in carbon markets | Rolling | Carbon credits valued based on carbon sequestration verified under the protocol, current market rates typically exceed $100 per credit | https://climateactionreserve.org/how/protocols/ncs/biochar/ | |
| Washington USDA Biochar Production Facility Grant Program | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Tax Incentive | Construction of new biochar production facilities to utilize waste timber biomass | Commercial-scale biochar production facilities in Washington state that convert waste timber biomass into fertilizer products | Awarded October 2024 | $20.49 million for facility in Port Angeles; similar grants may be available in future funding rounds | https://biochartoday.com/2024/11/01/usda-awards-20-49-million-for-biochar-project-in-washington-state/ | |
| New Mexico Biomass Carbon Utilization Fund | New Mexico Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department | State | Tax Incentive | Biochar production facilities that utilize forest thinning materials to reduce wildfire risk | Commercial and community-scale biochar projects that use forest biomass from thinning operations in New Mexico | Annual application cycles | Grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 depending on project scale and scope | https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/forestry/ | |
| Arizona 4 Corners Carbon Coalition Grant Program | City of Flagstaff and partner municipalities | Local | Tax Incentive | Biochar production from forest waste materials for carbon sequestration projects | Organizations in Arizona developing biochar and carbon sequestration projects from forest biomass | Competitive application process | Grant amounts vary; recent awards for biochar projects ranged from $50,000 to $150,000 | https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/grants-awarded-to-climate-change-projects-flagstaff-included/ | |
| Washington State Conservation Commission Soil Health Initiative | Washington State Conservation Commission | State | Tax Incentive | Implementation of biochar applications for soil health improvements and carbon sequestration on agricultural land | Washington agricultural producers implementing soil health practices including biochar applications | Annual program cycles | Cost-share payments covering up to 75% of biochar application costs | https://scc.wa.gov/soil-health/ | |
| USDA NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Biochar Amendment Practice | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | Tax Incentive | Implementation of biochar soil amendment practices for carbon sequestration and soil health improvement | Agricultural producers implementing approved biochar soil amendment practices; historically underserved producers receive higher payment rates | Annual application cycles; check with local NRCS office | Cost-share payments based on practice implementation costs; historically underserved producers may receive up to 90% cost-share | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/eqip-environmental-quality-incentives | |
| USDA Conservation Innovation Grants – Biochar Projects | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | Tax Incentive | Development and demonstration of innovative biochar production and application technologies | Agricultural organizations, non-profits, businesses, and academic institutions proposing innovative biochar projects | Annual competition; applications typically due in summer | Grants ranging from $300,000 to $2 million for national projects; state-level grants typically $50,000-$200,000 | https://cig.sc.egov.usda.gov/impact/conservation-innovation-grants-awards-fiscal-year-2023 | |
| Kentucky Biochar Soil Health Design Program | Kentucky Agriculture Development Advocacy | State | Tax Incentive | Implementation of biochar soil health practices for sustainable agriculture | Kentucky farmers with focus on historically underserved, organic, and non-organic farmers | Variable application periods | Cost-share payments and technical assistance; total program funding of $889,748 | https://cig.sc.egov.usda.gov/impact/conservation-innovation-grants-awards-fiscal-year-2023 | |
| Illinois Carbon Capture and Sequestration Tax Credit | Illinois Department of Revenue | State | Tax Incentive | Carbon capture and sequestration projects including those that may involve biochar | Businesses implementing qualifying carbon capture and sequestration technologies in Illinois | Rolling | Tax credit based on amount of carbon sequestered; specific rates determined by project qualification | https://www2.illinois.gov/rev/ | |
| Michigan USDA NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants – State Level | USDA NRCS Michigan | Federal/State | Tax Incentive | Early-stage development and piloting of biochar technologies for natural resource conservation on private lands | Michigan organizations developing innovative conservation technologies including biochar applications | Annual state competition | Funding typically ranges from $50,000 to $200,000 per project | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/cig-conservation-innovation-grants/michigan/conservation-innovation-grants | |
| Missouri Wood Energy Tax Credit Program | Missouri Department of Natural Resources | State | Tax Incentive | Production of processed wood products including biochar and wood pellets | Missouri wood energy producers including biochar producers | Extended through June 30 | 2028 | https://biomassmagazine.com/articles/missouri-extends-wood-energy-tax-credit-program-through-2028-19405 | |
| Louisiana Carbon Capture and Sequestration Tax Credit | Louisiana Department of Revenue | State | Tax Incentive | Carbon sequestration projects including those that may utilize biochar technology | Businesses implementing qualifying carbon capture and sequestration technologies in Louisiana | Rolling | Tax credit based on carbon dioxide captured and sequestered | https://revenue.louisiana.gov/ | |
| USDA Wood Innovations Grant Program | USDA Forest Service | Federal | Tax Incentive | Development of innovative wood products including biochar from forest biomass | Organizations developing innovative wood products including biochar from hazardous forest materials | Annual competition; check Forest Service website for current deadlines | Grants typically range from $50,000 to $250,000 per project | https://biomassmagazine.com/articles/19028/usda-awards-32m-in-wood-innovations-and-community-grants | |
| New York State Natural Carbon Sequestration Research Program | New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets | State | Tax Incentive | Research and implementation of carbon sequestration technologies including biochar soil amendments | Agricultural producers and researchers working on carbon sequestration technologies in New York | Established through NY Assembly Bill A4224; check with department for application deadlines | Grant amounts based on project scope and research needs | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A4224 | |
| Utah Renewable Energy Systems Tax Credit (Biomass) | Utah Governor’s Office of Energy Development | State | Tax Incentive | Installation of renewable energy systems utilizing biomass technologies including biochar production systems | Commercial installations utilizing biomass or renewable thermal technologies in Utah | Available for installations through 2025; application required through Utah Governor’s Office of Energy Development | 10% of eligible system cost up to $50,000 (commercial installations); refundable tax credit | https://energy.utah.gov/homepage/tax-credits/renewable-energy-systems-tax-credit/ | |
| Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Inflation Reduction Act – Cropland | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | Rebate | Soil carbon amendments such as biochar application to improve organic matter | Agricultural producers, non-industrial forest managers | Rolling based on state-specific ranking dates | Program covers a percentage of implementation costs; varies by state and practice | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/eqip-environmental-quality-incentives | |
| Wood Innovations Grant Program | US Forest Service | Federal | Grant | Biochar production, equipment for manufacturing biochar, biochar market development | Businesses/organizations working in biomass/biochar sector | Annual application period (check website for current dates) | Varies (previous biochar projects received funding for equipment, transportation, market development) | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation | |
| Biomass Transportation Incentive Pilot | US Forest Service | Federal | Incentive | Transportation of biomass (including for biochar production) | Businesses in biomass/biochar sector | See program guidelines | Not specified in search results | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation | |
| Biomass Stove/Boiler Tax Credit | Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Tax Credit | Installation of qualified biomass heating systems that may utilize biochar production byproducts | Homeowners, businesses | Can be claimed annually through 2032 | 30% of costs up to $2 | https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal-tax-credits/biomass-stovesboilers | |
| Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit | Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Tax Credit | Installation of renewable energy systems including biomass-based energy systems | Homeowners | Available through 2032 (rate drops to 26% in 2033, 22% in 2034) | 30% of qualified costs | https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal-tax-credits | |
| Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit | Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Tax Credit | Electricity production from closed-loop biomass (including biochar process byproducts) | Energy producers | Available for facilities placed in service; credit good for 10 years after | Up to 2.75 cents/kWh for electricity from closed-loop biomass | https://www.epa.gov/lmop/renewable-electricity-production-tax-credit-information | |
| Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels | USDA | Federal | Payment | Support for expanded production of advanced biofuels derived from renewable biomass | Eligible producers of advanced biofuels | Funded through fiscal year 2024, subject to congressional appropriations thereafter | Payment amounts depend on production quantity and duration | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/all?state=US | |
| New Hampshire Biomass Heating Rebate | NH Public Utilities Commission | State | Rebate | Installation of biomass heating systems | NH residents (primary residence) | Ongoing | 40% of system and installation costs up to $10000 | https://woodboilers.com/renewable-energy-incentives/ | |
| Vermont Biomass Heating Rebate | Efficiency Vermont and Vermont Renewable Energy Resource Center | State | Rebate | Installation of new high-efficiency wood pellet boilers and furnaces (primary central heating) | Vermont residents | Ongoing | $3000 cash back after purchase | https://woodboilers.com/renewable-energy-incentives/ | |
| CAL FIRE Forest Health Grants | California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection | State | Grant | Restoration activities including biomass utilization for biochar production | Organizations working on forest health projects in California | Annual application cycles | Varies based on project scope and available funding | https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/grants | |
| U.S. and Canada Biochar Protocol | Climate Action Reserve | Private | Carbon Credits | Carbon sequestration through biochar production and application | Biochar producers and users in U.S. and Canada | Ongoing | Value based on carbon market prices for sequestered carbon | https://climateactionreserve.org/blog/2024/05/14/newly-adopted-biochar/ | |
| Massachusetts Commercial | Industrial & Institutional Initiative | Massachusetts Technology Collaborative | State | Grant | Renewable energy generation including advanced biomass conversion technologies like gasification | Commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in Massachusetts | Program ended in 2007 but listed for historical reference | Up to $6,000,000 in total program funding | https://archive.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/wastemin/web/html/rpsinc.html |
| Iowa Renewable Energy Grants | State of Iowa | State | Grant | Non-transportation applications of biomass technologies including waste-to-energy | Businesses, non-profit institutions, units of local government including public schools | Annual application cycles | $30,000 or 30% of projected costs | https://archive.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/wastemin/web/html/rpsinc.html | |
| USDA Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels – Biochar Production Component | USDA | Federal | Payment | Production of advanced biofuels from renewable biomass including biochar production byproducts | Advanced biofuel producers utilizing renewable biomass | Ongoing through fiscal year 2024 | Payment amounts based on production quantity and quality | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/all?state=US | |
| DOE Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) Biomass Feedstock Development Grants | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal | Grant | Development of biomass feedstocks for biofuels and bioproducts including biochar | Universities and industry partners | Annual competitive funding cycles | Varies by project; recent funding round awarded $23.6 million across projects | https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/articles/us-department-energy-awards-236-million-support-production-low-carbon | |
| Minneapolis Biochar Facility Production | City of Minneapolis | Municipal | Program | Production and distribution of biochar from urban wood waste for community gardens, stormwater facilities, and soil amendment | Minneapolis community partners, city departments, county stormwater facilities | Beginning summer/fall 2025 | In-kind distribution of biochar produced at municipal facility | https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/environmental-programs/biochar/ | |
| Carbon Removal Tax Credit for Biochar (Proposed) | Federal Government | Federal | Tax Credit | Tax incentives for carbon dioxide removal through biochar production | Biochar producers | Proposed legislation, not yet enacted | Proposed at $130 per ton of CO2 removed (approximately $260 per ton of biochar) | https://biochar-us.org/bipartisan-legislation-support-biochar-under-discussion | |
| North Carolina Bioenergy Research Initiative Grant Program | North Carolina Department of Agriculture | State | Grant | Research and demonstration of integrated on-farm bioenergy technologies including biochar production and application | Academic institutions and research organizations in North Carolina | Annual application cycle | $76,396 awarded for biochar project in previous funding round | https://www.thepacker.com/news/produce-crops/north-carolina-department-agriculture-program-awards-1-million-bioenergy-new | |
| Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District Biochar Program | Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District | County | Workshop/Training | Biochar education and production techniques for soil improvement and carbon sequestration | Farmers and landowners in Tualatin watershed area of Oregon | Annual workshop schedule | In-kind training and technical assistance | https://wilsonbiochar.com/f/soil-water-conservation-districts-embrace-biochar | |
| Carbon Chicken Project Biochar Program | Carbon Chicken Project | Private | Grant | Poultry litter biochar as carbon negative soil amendment | Historically underserved cattle, poultry and/or crop producers in the Illinois River Watershed | Annual application cycles | Part of $591,240 total program funding | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/cig-conservation-innovation-grants/conservation-innovation-grants-awards | |
| Great Plains Biochar Initiative | Nebraska Forest Service with Kansas Forest Service | State | Technical Assistance | Education and product development for biochar applications in agriculture, livestock, forestry, soil improvement, water quality | Individuals, businesses and innovators in Great Plains region | Ongoing | Technical assistance and education; product development support | https://nfs.unl.edu/publications/great-plains-biochar-initiative | |
| USDA Conservation Stewardship Program – Biochar Production from Woody Residue (E384A) | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Federal | Payment | Production of biochar from woody residue to improve soil health | Agricultural producers enrolled in CSP | Annual deadlines (applications due January 1 | 2025 for first round of 2025 funding) | Payment rates vary by state and project scope | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/csp-conservation-stewardship-program/biochar-production-from-woody-residue |
| SWVA Biochar Fertilizer Production Expansion Program | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Grant | Expansion of biochar production for use as soil amendment in compost mix | Rural businesses in Virginia | Application submitted in 2023; considered for funding in 2024 | Part of $400 million national program funding pool | https://www.rd.usda.gov/newsroom/news-release/virginia-project-considered-usda-funding-increase-domestic-fertilizer-production-through-investing | |
| Value-Added Producer Grants | USDA | Federal | Grant | Value-added activities to generate new products, expand markets, and increase income. | Agribusinesses | $75K planning grants $250K development grants | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/value-added-producer-grants | ||
| American Made Challenges – Community Energy Innovation Prize | DOE | Federal | Grant | Develop and carry out activities related to clean energy in distressed communities | Organizations | Late Summer | $100K – $1.5M | https://www.americanmadechallenges.org/challenges/communityenergyinnovation/docs/CEI-Official-Prize-Rules.pdf | |
| Community Wood Energy Grants | USDA – U.S. Forest Service | Federal | Grant | Installing thermally led community wood energy systems or building innovative wood product manufacturing facilities. | Organizations | Mid-December | $300K – $1.5M | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation | |
| Wood Innovation Grant Program | USDA – U.S. Forest Service | Federal | Grant | Stimulates, expands, and supports U.S. wood products markets and wood energy markets. | Organizations | Mid-December | $300K | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation | |
| U.S. Economic Development Administration | Federal | Grant | Programs that promote job growth and business expansion in leading technologies. | Organizations | Unspecified | https://www.eda.gov | |||
| Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance | U.S. Forest Service | Federal | Grant | Applications to establish, reopen, retrofit, expand, or improve a sawmill or other wood-processing facility in close proximity to federal or Indian lands that need ecosystem restoration and will generate byproducts | Organizations | Beginning of December | $1M ceiling | ||
| Innovative Finance for National Forests Grant Program | U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities | Federal/Private | Grant Loan | Enhance the resilience of the National Forest System (NFS) and deliver commensurate returns to stakeholders | Organizations | Beginning of December to late April. First come, first served. | Unspecified | https://www.usendowment.org/ifnf/ | |
| 501vc® Investment Fund | Evergreen Climate Innovation | Private | Investment | Climate tech businesses that have a positive impact on the world. | Businesses | $300K ceiling | https://evergreeninno.org/start-up-opportunities/award/501vc | ||
| Global Climate Challenge, gm PRIZE | MIT Solve | Private | Grant | Solutions that enable a low-carbon and nutritious global food system and reduce food loss. | Organizations | $150K ceiling | https://solve.mit.edu/challenges/2024-global-climate-challenge | ||
| Kneeling Curve Prize | Global Warming Mitigation Project | Private | Grant | Projects that demonstrate the ability to reduce, replace, or remove greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and oceans. | Organizations | Unspecified | Median award: $25K Maximum award: $50K | https://www.globalwarmingmitigationproject.org/ | |
| IFT: Growth Grants | Institute of Food Technologists / Seeding The Future Foundation | Private | Grant | For innovations related to nutritious food, sustainably produced food, and accessibity. | Organizations | $100K | https://www.ift.org/food-system-challenge | ||
| iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE | iF Design | Private | Grant | Projects that contribute to solving the most urgent challenges of our time and help to improve condition. | Organizations | € 100,000 | https://ifdesign.com/en/if-social-impact-prize | ||
| Carbon to Value Initiative | Carbon to Value Initiative | Private | Grant Technical Assistance | Commercializing carbon products. | Businesses | $15M | https://www.c2vinitiative.com | ||
| Economy Initiative | Northern Forest Center | Private | Grant Technical Assistance | Drive market demand for forest products from the Northern Forest in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire. | Organizations | Undisclosed | https://northernforest.org/ | ||
| Texas, Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program | Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) | State | Grant | Pollution-reduction projects. Incentives to cut CO2 emissions will be included. | Organizations | TBD | https://www.tceq.texas.gov/agency/climate-pollution-reduction-grants | ||
| Economic Development Program | Maine Dept. of Economic and Community Development | State | Grant | Grants to Municipalities for Direct Business Support. | Government entities. | $100K | https://www.maine.gov/decd/community-development/cdbg-program/grant-categories/economic-development-program | ||
| The Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) | Rural Maryland Council | State | Grant | Supports climate tech companies and activities. | Businesses | 5/17/24: LOI deadline 7/12/24: Full Application Deadline | No max award. $1,500,000 funding pool. Looking to fund 7-8 projects. Average award: $187,500-$214,000. | https://rural.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/04/FY2025-RMC-RMPIF-Infrastructure-Guidelines-and-Criteria.pdf | |
| Loan Programs Office | DOE | Federal | Loan | Programs that raise the overall standard of living in rural areas to a level that meets or exceeds statewide benchmark averages by 2030. | Organizations | Rolling | Billions | https://www.energy.gov/lpo/request-pre-application-consultation | |
| Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas FY24 | DOE | Federal | Grant | Activities to deploy innovate clean energy, advanced transportation, and tribal energy programs. | Organizations | ~12/1/24 | $2M – $50M | DE-FOA-0003423 | |
| Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia | EPA | Federal | Grant | To 1) deliver measurable and sustained benefits to people who live in rural or remote areas; 2) demonstrate rural or remote energy system approaches; and 3) build clean energy knowledge, capacity, and self-reliance in rural and remote parts of America. | Organizations | 3/14/2025 | $100K – $1.5M | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356431 | |
| NRCS State CIG Classic Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG); Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) | USDA | Federal | Grant | Projects designed to build and transform Tribal solid waste infrastructure reducing waste and managing materials to achieve a circular economy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create cleaner, resilient, and healthier communities. | Organizations | Unpredictable. | Varies by state. | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/cig-conservation-innovation-grants | |
| IRA Grants (various) | USDA | Federal | Grant | Support early-stage development and piloting of new tools, practices and technologies at the stat elevel to further natural resource conservation on private lands. | Organizations | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ranking-dates | |||
| NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Texas • Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG); Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) | NRCS Texas | Federal | Grant | Support early-stage development and piloting of new tools, practices and technologies at the stat elevel to further natural resource conservation on private lands. | Organizations | 7/1/2024 | up to $1M | https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354658 | |
| Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) | NRCS | Federal | Technical Assistance Loans | Provide technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers and forest landowners to address natural resource concerns. | Agribusinesses | Rolling | Awards very by state. Contact state NRCS. | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/eqip-environmental-quality-incentives | |
| Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) | NRCS | Federal | Technical Assistance Loans | Conservation improvements to land. | Landowners around the Great Lakes. | Rolling | Variable. | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/great-lakes-restoration-initiative | |
| Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership | NRCS | Federal | Technical Assistance | Conservation and restoration of forests to make a positive difference in reducing wildfire threats, protecting water quality and supply, and improving wildlife habitat for at-risk species. | Agribusinesses Landowners | ~8/5/24 | Variable. | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/joint-chiefs-landscape-restoration-partnership | |
| National Water Quality Initiative | NRCS | Federal | Technical Assistance Loans | Accelerate voluntary, on-farm conservation investments and focused water quality monitoring and assessment resources where they can deliver the greatest benefits for clean water. | Landowners | Rolling | Variable. | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/national-water-quality-initiative | |
| Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP): Air Quality Initiative | NRCS | Technical Assistance Loans | Activities to meet air quality compliance requirements. | Agribusinesses | Rolling | Variable. | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/eqip-air-quality-initiative | ||
| RCPP Regional Conservation Partnership Program | USDA | Federal | Grants | Implement conservation solutions to natural resource challenges on agricultural land using a partner-driven approach. | Organizations | 7/2/2024 | $250K – $25M | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353379 | |
| WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Projects | USDA | Federal | Grant | Fund water conservation and efficiency projects, water management and infrastructure improvements, and river and watershed restoration projects and nature-based solutions that provide significant ecological benefits. | Organizations | 6/18/2024 | Up to $5M | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353621 | |
| Low Carbon Transportation Materials Program | US Department of Transportation: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) | Federal | Grant | Use of low-GHG materials in construction. | Government Entity | 11/25/2024 | $800M pool | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356233 | |
| Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program (CA) | CA Natural Resources Agency | State (CA) | Grant | Mitigating the environmental impacts caused by new or modified public transportation facilities | Government Entity, Indigenous Group, Nonprofit | 6/25/2025 | $750K – $1.5M | https://resources.ca.gov/grants/environmental-enhancement-and-mitigation-eem |