Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program

The Biorefinery Assistance Program was authorized under Section 9003 of the 2008 Farm Bill and assists in the development, construction, and retrofitting of new and emerging technologies for the development of advanced biofuels by providing loan guarantees of up to $250 million. The Program's authority was continued in the Agricultural Acts of 2014 and 2018. This collection of information is necessary for Rural Development to identify projects eligible for loan guarantees under the Program. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (P.L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), Rural Development is submitting this information collection package to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance.

The latest form for Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program expires 2029-02-28 and can be found here.