Biomass program

Division of Forestry

Grants

Are you looking for funding for a biomass energy project? Check out these resources:

2013 Hazardous Fuels - Woody Biomass Utilization Grant Program external linkmay be used for feasibility studies or business plans, as working capital for marketing value-added agricultural products, and for farm-based renewable energy projects. Eligible applicants include independent producers, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and agricultural producer groups.

The Minnesota Department of Commerce external linklists state and federal funding opportunities related to energy research, development and education.

Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTS)external link provides seed grants for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects throughout Minnesota. Funding covers labor costs, spurring community development and supporting local jobs

The Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCEMC) Corporationexternal link supports small and medium-size enterprises in the early stages of developing new clean technology. Eligible projects include proof-of-concept, research and development and small pilot scale initiatives.

FY12 Bioenergy Grants, Next Generation Energy Act- The Next Generation Energy Board was established by the Governor and the Minnesota Legislature in 2007 as part of the Next Generation Energy Act. external link The "NextGen" Act established nation-leading requirements on Minnesota's electric utilities, expanded and strengthened the state's commitment to the development of locally-owned renewable energy projects and put Minnesota as one of the top states leading the way toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Projects Awarded Funding