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BIOREFINERY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
BIOREFINERY ASSISTANCE LOAN GUARANTEES

The purpose of this section is to assist in the development of new and emerging technologies for the development of advanced biofuels, so as to:

1. increase the energy independence of the United States;
2. promote resource conservation, public health, and the environment;
3. diversify markets for agricultural and forestry products and agriculture waste material; and
4. create jobs and enhance the economic development of the rural economy.

Uses and Use Restrictions:

Loan guarantees are made to fund the development, construction, and retrofitting of commercial-scale biorefineries using eligible technology. The maximum loan guarantee is $250 million. Mandatory funding is available through FY 2012.

Eligible Technologies Under the Program Include:

1. technology that is being adopted in a viable commercial-scale operation of a biorefinery that produces an advanced biofuel; and
2. technology not described in subparagraph A. that has been demonstrated to have technical and economic potential for commercial application in a biorefinery that produces an advanced biofuel.

Deadlines:

To be considered for funding in the first half of Fiscal Year 2009, applications must be completed and submitted to the USDA Rural Development National Office by December 31, 2008. To be considered for funding in the second half of Fiscal Year 2009, complete applications must be submitted to the USDA, Rural Development , National Office between March 1, 2009, and April 30, 2009.

Information Contacts:

Department of Agriculture, Rural Development,
Business Programs, Energy Branch
1400 Independence Avenue, SW., MS3225
Washington, DC 20250
Telephone: (202) 720-1400.


NOFA

BioRefinery Application Guide

Form 4279-01 and Form 1940-20

Rural Development News Release Announcement

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