Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) Grant
Agency: Farm Service Agency
Assistance Listings: 10.117 -- Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership
Last Updated: May 13, 2026
Description
States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., may apply now through July 15, 2015 for up to $100 million in grants under the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) to support the infrastructure needed to make more renewable fuel options available to American consumers. These competitive grants are available to fund activities designed to expand the infrastructure for renewable fuels. BIP grantees must provide matching contributions. The CCC funds must be used to pay a portion of the costs related to the installation of fuel pumps and related infrastructure dedicated to the distribution...
of higher ethanol blends, for example “E15” and “E85,” at vehicle fueling locations. The matching contributions may be used for these items or for additional related BIP costs such as additional infrastructure to support pumps, marketing, education, data collection, program evaluation, and associated administrative costs.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
The Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) is a one-time only competitive grant opportunity for States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.
Grantor contact information
Description
Kelly Novak
Energy Specialist
Phone 202.720.4053
USDA/Farm Service Agency/Energy Programs
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| final_ccc_biofuels_infrastructure_partnership_bip_rfa_approved_by_ogc_06182015.pdf | Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) Request for Applications | Jun 18, 2015 06:50 PM UTC |
| biofuel_infrastructure_partnership_fy_2015.pdf | Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) grant NOFA | Jun 18, 2015 06:50 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: August 14, 2015
Award
$100,000,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-FSA-2015-22
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Energy
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
5
Posted date:
June 16, 2015
Archive date:
August 14, 2015
