Bioenergy Grant Program

Check the program web site for information regarding future funding opportunities. The Minnesota Legislature appropriated $2.5 million to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for bioenergy grants in FY 2012. Eligible projects include: Facilities that produce bioenergy, or that will produce bioenergy by June 30, 2013, including biomass-based transportation fuels, biomass-based commercial heat, industrial process heat, or electrical power. Organizations that provide on-station, on-farm field-scale research and outreach, including those that develop and test crops used for bioenergy systems. Non-governmental entities that provide business development services and structures for community ownership of bioenergy facilities. Grants are limited to 50% of the total project cost, or $500,000. Applications for the third project type are limited to $150,000. Applicants must provide at least 25% of their cost match in cash. Applications for FY 2012 were due November 4th, 2011.