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USDA Advanced Biofuel Payment Program (Section 9005)

activeUS FederalfederalotherRenewable natural gas (RNG)

ValueProduction-based cash payments to advanced biofuel producers; $7M available for FY2026 pool, pro-rated across enrolled producers

DeadlinesFY2027 enrollment not yet announced as of 8/12/2026; expected ~Oct 2026 based on pattern (FY2026 window was 10/1/2025-12/15/2025)

RequirementsProduce advanced biofuel (non-corn-kernel ethanol incl. sugar-based, biogas/electricity from anaerobic digesters, solid fuels from renewable biomass); enroll during annual window via state Rural Development energy coordinator; quarterly production reporting

CaveatsSmall national pool means modest per-producer payments; FY2027 window and funding not yet announced — verify in fall 2026

Official sourcehttps://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/advanced-biofuel-payment-program

Last verified2026-08-12

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