$9.4 million available to develop advanced biofuel innovations

February 28, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) are making $9.4 million available for technology projects that improve the performance of biofuels and make production more efficient.

The funds come from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and will be administered by DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office.

“Investing in bioenergy technologies provides a path forward to meet the growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel and other low-carbon biofuels,” Jeff Marootian, DOE Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, said in a statement. “This joint DOE and EPA investment in a clean energy future is a great example of interagency partnership to further President Biden’s whole-of-government approach to tackling the climate crisis.”

Eligible projects include those that enhance the necessary processes in advanced biofuel production and those that test innovations for biointermediates (raw materials that go from one facility to another to be converted into renewable fuel).

Domestic businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofits are eligible to apply. The deadline to submit concept papers is March 22, 2024, and full applications are due May 24.


Gracie Warhurst

Gracie Warhurst has joined Strategic Partnerships, Inc. as a writer and digital content creator for the new Government Market News portal. With a rich background in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin, Warhurst has experience as editor-in-chief of a literary magazine, assistant web editor, and project manager for an AI journalism project. She also contributed as a reporter during the development of SPI's news portal. Warhurst graduated summa cum laude in December 2023 with a Bachelor's in Journalism and a certificate in creative writing, making her a valuable asset to the SPI team.

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