BCAP funds are now available to help both bioenergy companies and growers get started.

USDA's Biomass Crop Assistance Program

WHAT COMES FIRST: the biomass or the bioenergy facility?
The federal Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) was established by Congress to solve this "chicken-or-the-egg" dilemma by providing transitional assistance to both bioenergy companies and growers.

Applications for matching payments are being accepted now for the collection, harvest, storage and transportation of eligible biomass, including energy grasses like switchgrass and sorghum, to qualified conversion facilties.

A second phase of the program expected in time for 2010 plantings will support the establishment and production of perennials. Producers may receive payment for up to 75% of seed and other planting costs.

Download >> BCAP Background Sheet from our Blade Energy Crops brand.

BCAP is administered by the Farm Service Agency of the USDA. See FSA for full program rules and eligibility requirements.