Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA OP 004529
Apply for USDA NIFA OP 004529
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Biodiesel Fuel Education Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.306 Biodiesel.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 6, 2014 and posted on May 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 27, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $960,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applications may only be submitted by nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education that have demonstrated knowledge of biodiesel fuel production, use, or distribution and the demonstrated ability to conduct educational and technical support programs.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Biodiesel Fuel Education Program is a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NIFA OP 004529; CFDA 10.306) designed to expand and strengthen biodiesel use in the United States through targeted education and outreach. The program traces back to Section 9004 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8104), where its original intent was twofold: increase biodiesel consumption and help build out the infrastructure needed to support broader biodiesel distribution and use. Earlier program efforts emphasized public information and outreach to highlight biodiesel benefits, working alongside federal market incentives created by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. By fiscal year 2014, the program shifted its emphasis because biodiesel awareness and consumption had already grown substantially over the prior decade, moving toward more practical, deployment-focused education that could address the next set of barriers to wider adoption.
For FY 2014 specifically, the program focus is on educational programs that support real-world improvements in biodiesel systems rather than general awareness campaigns. Priority educational topics include advancing infrastructure (for example, handling, storage, blending, and distribution capabilities), technology transfer (moving proven practices and research outcomes into routine industry or fleet use), fuel quality (supporting consistent performance and standards-aligned product), fuel safety (safe handling, storage, and operational guidance), and increasing feedstock production (helping expand or stabilize the upstream supply base needed for biodiesel manufacturing). In practice, this means the grant is meant to fund training, technical support, and outreach efforts that help producers, distributors, fleets, and other stakeholders adopt better methods and overcome operational or knowledge gaps that can limit biodiesel growth.
This is a mandatory grant program with an estimated total funding amount of $960,000 for the opportunity as posted on May 6, 2014. The program does not require cost-sharing or matching funds, which can lower the barrier to participation for qualified applicants. Applications were due June 27, 2014, with the opportunity later archived on July 27, 2014, indicating it was a time-limited competition for that fiscal year cycle.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education that can show two things: demonstrated knowledge of biodiesel fuel production, use, or distribution, and a demonstrated ability to carry out educational and technical support programs. In other words, the program is intended for organizations that already have credible biodiesel expertise and the capacity to deliver training, outreach, and technical assistance at a professional level, rather than groups that are new to the subject.
Administration is through USDA NIFA, and applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to the NIFA Help Desk (202-401-5048) during standard business hours. The full announcement and additional details were made available through the program’s official “Additional Information†link in the posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Biodiesel Fuel Education Program?
The Biodiesel Fuel Education Program is a competitive grant opportunity administered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Its purpose is to expand and strengthen biodiesel use in the United States through targeted education and outreach.
Which agency administers this grant opportunity?
The program is administered through USDA NIFA (the National Institute of Food and Agriculture).
What are the identifying numbers for this funding opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NIFA OP 004529, and the CFDA number listed for the program is 10.306.
What is the underlying legal authority for the program?
The program traces back to Section 9004 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8104).
What was the original intent of the program when it was created?
The original intent was twofold: (1) increase biodiesel consumption and (2) help build out the infrastructure needed to support broader biodiesel distribution and use.
How did earlier program efforts approach biodiesel adoption?
Earlier efforts emphasized public information and outreach focused on biodiesel benefits, and those efforts occurred alongside federal market incentives established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
What changed about the program emphasis by FY 2014?
By FY 2014, the emphasis shifted because biodiesel awareness and consumption had already grown substantially over the prior decade. The focus moved toward more practical, deployment-focused education aimed at overcoming operational and knowledge barriers to wider adoption.
What is the FY 2014 focus of this grant?
For FY 2014, the focus is on educational programs that support real-world improvements in biodiesel systems rather than general awareness campaigns.
What educational topic areas are prioritized under the FY 2014 focus?
Priority topics include advancing infrastructure (such as handling, storage, blending, and distribution capabilities), technology transfer (moving proven practices and research outcomes into routine use), fuel quality, fuel safety, and increasing feedstock production.
What does "advancing infrastructure" mean in this context?
In this posting, infrastructure advancement is described in practical terms like improving or expanding handling, storage, blending, and distribution capabilities for biodiesel.
What does "technology transfer" mean for this program?
Technology transfer refers to moving proven practices and research outcomes into routine industry or fleet use, so that effective methods are adopted beyond pilot or research settings.
What types of activities is the grant meant to fund?
The opportunity is intended to fund training, technical support, and outreach efforts that help producers, distributors, fleets, and other stakeholders adopt better methods and address operational or knowledge gaps that can limit biodiesel growth.
Is this a mandatory or discretionary grant program?
This is described as a mandatory grant program.
How much funding was available for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount for the opportunity (as posted May 6, 2014) was $960,000.
Does the program require cost-sharing or matching funds?
No. The posting states that the program does not require cost-sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education.
Are there additional eligibility expectations beyond organizational type?
Yes. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of biodiesel fuel production, use, or distribution, and they must demonstrate an ability to carry out educational and technical support programs.
Is the program intended for organizations that are new to biodiesel?
No. Based on the stated eligibility expectations, the program is intended for organizations with credible biodiesel expertise and the capacity to deliver professional training, outreach, and technical assistance.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on May 6, 2014. Applications were due June 27, 2014.
Is the opportunity still active?
No. The posting indicates the opportunity was archived on July 27, 2014, reflecting a time-limited competition for that fiscal year cycle.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and additional details?
The full announcement and additional details were made available through the opportunity's official "Additional Information" link in the posting.
What support was available if an applicant had trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during standard business hours.
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