Biodiesel

In honor of Earth Day 2024, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Florida State Director Lakeisha Hood Moїse announced today that USDA is funding clean energy projects to help lower energy bills, expand access to affordable fuels, and create jobs across Florida. 

“The Biden-Harris Administration and USDA are committed to expanding access to modern clean energy systems and fueling options that strengthen the nation’s energy independence while creating good-paying jobs and saving people money,” Hood Moїse said.

$5 Million in Funding Will Provide More Cost-Effective Options for American Consumers

ATHENS, Ga., June 26, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA plans to invest up to $500 million from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to increase the availability of domestic biofuels and give Americans additional cleaner fuel options at the pump.

Funding Will Increase Availability of Clean Fuels Across the Nation

HURON, S.D., Sept. 6, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development South Dakota State Director Nikki Gronli today announced that USDA is accepting applications for $100 million in grants to increase the sale and use of biofuels derived from U.S. agricultural products.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Acting State Director for Rural Development Kansas Dan Fischer announced the Department has provided $36.25 million to help lower costs and support biofuel producers who faced unexpected market losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

HURON, S.D., April 20, 2022 – U.S.

Up to $800 Million Will Help Biofuel Producers and Rural Americans Build Back Better

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will make up to $800 million available to support biofuel producers and infrastructure. Today’s announcement includes $700 million to provide economic relief to biofuel producers and restore renewable fuel markets affected by the pandemic.

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today announced that USDA will begin accepting applications on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, to expand the production of advanced biofuels. 

Projects Will Increase Availability of Biofuels by 1.1 Million Gallons Annually

Projects Nationwide Will Increase Availability of Biofuels by 822 Million Gallons Annually