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Biobased Markets and Development Access Grant Program

From U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development

The Biobased Markets and Development Access Grants Program (BDAP) provides grants to eligible applicants to establish and validate the commercial viability of certain biobased technologies by building or operating integrated demonstration units (IDUs)– facilities that demonstrate continuous, successful production for a set period of time.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      Biobased Markets and Development Access Grant Program

    • Source

      U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $200,000,000

    • Award Range

      $0 - $10,000,000

    • Cost Share

      No

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Agriculture, Businesses, Education, Individuals, Local Government, Nonprofits, Other, Public Agencies, Special Purpose Districts, Tribes, Utilities

    • Sector

      Agriculture, Buildings & Infrastructure, Energy Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Waste & Organics Management

    • Activity

      Efficiency Improvements, Energy Efficiency Improvements, Equipment Purchase/Lease, Infrastructure, Other, Outreach & Education, Planning, Program Implementation, Program Management, Project Finance, Research & Development, Technical Assistance

    • Eligibility

      To be eligible for the grant, a project must:

      • Meet all eligibility requirements associated with building a domestic IDU
      • Use grant funds to cover costs associated with building a domestic IDU or paying for an existing domestic IDU to run the campaign following the guidance provided in 7 CFR 4279.265
      • Have a current lender of record attached to the project
      • Use an agricultural commodity-based feedstock

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Application Checklist (Open the "to apply" tab)

    • Pre-Application?

      Yes

    • Requirements

      You can apply for BDAP only if you have successfully completed the Phase 1 of USDA Rural Development’s Refinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program application process, and have received a “Greenlight Letter” for Phase 2. Information about this program, also known as “Section 9003,” is available at this link: RBCS9003.

      Application Checklist

    • Disbursement Method

      Unspecified

    • Disbursement Notes

      While $200 million is available until expended, individual grants cannot exceed $10 million, and award amounts are based on demonstrated need.

  • Important Dates

    • Publish Date

      May 17, 2025

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