Fuels for Schools Financial Resources

Many facilities have successfully funded biomass boiler installations by combining funds from a diverse portfolio of sources. This may include state, federal or private grants, loans, facility funds, municipal bonds, performance contracting, the sale of CO₂ offsets, and more. Explore the project financing portfolios and listings of financing opportunities below.

View Financing Portfolios of FFS&B projects

Financing Opportunities Lists

Provided below are listings of financial resources that we have identified as potential assistance for biomass energy projects and programs. These opportunities vary from funding available for facility installations, business development and support, research, cooperative efforts, to land management and more. While not all-inclusive, they do provide a good resource worth exploring as many Fuels for Schools projects have utilized funding from this diverse listing.

Federal Financing Opportunities and Performance Contracting List

Private Foundations List

Contact a State Program Coordinator or your local economic development agency for further assistance in identifying your financing options.

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USDA

Rural Development

Energy Initiatives

Community Facilities Loans and Grants

Business and Cooperative Programs

Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities

Federal Government Grants

www.grants.gov