Funding Available to Turn Biomass Material to Energy

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin accepting applications from energy facilities interested in receiving agricultural residues to generate clean energy. Beginning June 16, biomass conversion facilities can apply to receive residues from farmers and ranchers and use the materials to create renewable energy. Support for the program comes through the Biomass Crop Assistance Program, or BCAP, that provides funding to establish, maintain, harvest and deliver agricultural residues to qualifying energy facilities. Applications must be submitted by July 14, 2014. Learn more.