Grant Award Summary

Arkalon Ethanol received a $191,787.06 Project Grant from the Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels (CFDA 10.867), awarded on January 27, 2026. The grant supports the production of advanced biofuels derived from renewable biomass sources other than corn kernel starch. As an eligible advanced biofuel producer, Arkalon Ethanol utilized the funding to produce solid, liquid, or gaseous biofuel products intended to serve as transportation fuel alternatives that reduce petroleum dependence and promote environmental sustainability.

The Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels provides payments to eligible advanced biofuel producers based on documented production levels, with award amounts typically ranging from $100 to $528,000. Grant recipients are required to submit quarterly payment requests with production documentation converted to BTU (British thermal unit) values prior to payment disbursement. Arkalon Ethanol's award reflects its continued participation in this recurring federal initiative, which operates under an annual application window of October 1 through October 31 and is governed by 7 CFR 4288-B regulations.