On June 28, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a major funding opportunity for biofuel infrastructure projects. Through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP), approximately $450 million in grants will be made available quarterly through September 2024.The next application deadline for this competitive program is coming due on March 31, 2024. HBIIP grants aim to expand infrastructure for higher blends of fuel ethanol (above 10%) and biodiesel (above 5%). Eligible activities include installing, retrofitting, or upgrading of fuel dispensers or pumps and related equipment, storage tank system components, and other required infrastructure. Eligible applicants include:
- Transportation fueling facilities, such as:
- Fueling stations
- Convenience stores
- Hypermarket fueling stations
- Fleet facilities (including rail and marine)
Fuel distribution facilities, such as:
- Terminal operations
- Depots
- Midstream partners
- Home heating oil distribution facilities
To receive funding, applicants must submit detailed applications demonstrating technical and economic feasibility, complete environmental reviews (including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), environmental justice, and other applicable consultations, reviews, and permits), and show community benefits. Expert assistance is recommended to meet the in-depth application requirements and help position strong proposals to maximize the chances of securing HBIIP funding for biofuel infrastructure expansions.
Grants will fund up to 75% of project costs, with a maximum of $5M per award. Priority will be given to projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing climate resilience.
Qualified Assistance Is Available
With nearly 50 years of experience successfully guiding clients across sectors and locations in securing federal funding, Trinity Consultants is a go-to expert for complex applications for federal funding. Our specialized expertise in environmental permitting, NEPA reviews, carbon life cycle assessments, and community benefits planning equips us to ensure your application fully demonstrates eligibility and maximizes competitiveness within rigid time constraints.
Trinity Consultants is actively assisting qualified candidates in compiling and preparing the necessary components for this grant opportunity. We have a proven track record assisting clients across industries and geographies in securing federal funding. Specifically, Trinity’s federal funding services can assist in clearly articulating how the proposed project will:
- Demonstrate technical and economically favorable results.
- Offer potential for financial and market viability for the clean products.
- Provide benefits to the people in surrounding communities.
- Support the creation and retention of good-paying, stable, industrial sector jobs.
- Contribute to energy and national security.
Trinity’s Expertise
The deadline for the next application window is coming up on March 31, 2024. Contact us today to discuss how Trinity Consultants can position your project for success in this competitive funding opportunity and strategically guide you through the NEPA review process to comprehensively address environmental compliance regulations. We look forward to hearing from you. Please contact Stephen Kang at 404.751.0248 or visit TrinityConsultants.com.
For nearly 50 years, Trinity has helped clients in complex and unique NEPA and permitting efforts across various FOAs such as:
- Department of Energy Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO)
- DE-FOA-0002936 – Industrial Decarbonization ($12B)
- DE-FOA-0002962 – Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects ($1.7B)
- DE-FOA-0002779 – Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs ($8B)
- DE-FOA-0002730 – CO2 Transport, Front-End Engineering Design ($92M)
- CHIPS and Science Act – ($50B)
