Grant for prod of ADV biofuel

The Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded $163,060.71 to Reg Biofuels, LLC on January 27, 2026, under the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels (CFDA 10.867).

Reg Biofuels, a for-profit limited liability company and subsidiary of Renewable Energy Group, Inc., produces advanced biofuels from renewable biomass sources in solid, liquid, or gaseous forms for use as transportation fuel alternatives. The award supports production of eligible advanced biofuels derived from renewable biomass other than corn kernel starch. Under the program structure, funding is calculated based on verified quarterly production volumes converted to British Thermal Unit values in accordance with program requirements.

Performance occurs in Iowa. The award carries a completion date of January 27, 2026. The Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels provides payments to eligible advanced biofuel producers to support and ensure expanding production of advanced biofuels. Applications are accepted annually during the October 1 through October 31 window, with producers submitting quarterly requests for payment accompanied by production documentation prior to disbursement.