Biofuel Infrastructure Grants

The Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program provides financial assistance to qualified 85% ethanol (E85-capable) and biodiesel retailers. Cost-share grants are available to upgrade or install new E85 or biodiesel infrastructure. From January 1, 2026 through July 1, 2030, ethanol projects must be E85 capable or otherwise E40 or greater. Ethanol grants are capped at $75,000 per site, with 70% to 90% of project costs covered based on a tiered system for sites. Retail biodiesel projects must store and dispense B20+ or use blender pumps with B5+ or B11+ available depending on the season. Biodiesel awards cover 70% of costs up to $50,000 per site.

Biodiesel distributors may apply for cost-share grants for infrastructure upgrades and installations at biodiesel terminal facilities. Facilities blending or dispensing blends ranging from 2% biodiesel (B2) to 98% biodiesel (B98) are eligible for up to 50% of the total project, up to $50,000. Facilities blending or dispensing B99 or B100 are eligible for up to 50% of the total project, up to $100,000.

The Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Board receives administrative support from staff within the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and has the authority to determine the eligibility of applicants. For more information, refer to the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program website.

(Reference Iowa Code 159A.13-159A.15)