Bioproduct Pilot Program

Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

The Bioproduct Pilot Program will advance development of cost-competitive bioproducts with environmental benefits compared to incumbent products. The program seeks projects that will study the benefits of using materials derived from covered agricultural commodities for production of construction and consumer products.

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Helps businesses develop and test new bioproducts from renewable resources. Provides funding for pilot projects to demonstrate these products' viability.

Quick Facts

Funding
$2,000,000 - $5,000,000
Deadline
Aug 31, 2022
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Clean Energy & Environment
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

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What Is This Program?

Program is no longer making new awards, but funded projects may still actively report expenditures.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Funding to study the benefits of using materials derived from covered agricultural commodities for the manufacture of construction and consumer products, and to support the scale-up of sustainable bioproduct manufacturing to provide low-cost alternatives.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small, medium, large

Industries: bioproduct manufacturing, construction products, consumer products, agriculture

Region: United States

Demographics: Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Native American Tribal Orgs

Other Criteria: 1862 Land-grant Institutions, 1890 Land-grant Institutions, 1994 Land-grant Institutions, For-profit Organizations (other than small businesses), Native American Tribal Organizations (not Federally recognized Tribal Governments), Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than Institutions of Higher Ed), Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than Institutions of Higher Ed), State Agricultural Experiment Stations, State Controlled Institutions of Higher Ed, Qualified institutions are bioproduct research facilities that: (1) are funded, in part, by a State; (2) are located within a reasonable distance, not to exceed 3 miles, of the primary residence hall of an institution of higher education; (3) provide students opportunities to engage in research activities; and (4) provide opportunities for an institution of higher education to collaborate with private enterprise.

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Identify eligibility based on institution type
  • Prepare application materials as per guidelines
  • Submit application through Grants.gov
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.grants.gov
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
June 28, 2022Posted Date
August 31, 2022Closing Date
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • Indirect cost rate agreement
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • Costs associated with the scale-up of sustainable bioproduct manufacturing
  • Materials derived from covered agricultural commodities for construction and consumer products
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
No

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
No
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
No restrictions on combining with other government funding mentioned.

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required in all materials related to the project.
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

toby.ahrens@usda.gov
207-544-3021

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

This program is available to small, medium, large businesses in bioproduct manufacturing, construction products, consumer products industries located in United States.

This program offers funding up to $5,000,000 (minimum $2,000,000).

The application deadline is August 31, 2022.

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