This presentation deck outlines the USDA Rural Development (RD) initiatives to bolster the bioeconomy. It highlights RD’s key priorities, including promoting equity, combating climate change, and expanding markets for rural communities. The presentation deck details how these priorities will be implemented through a variety of programs, specifically Rural Energy Loans & Grants (REAP), Business & Industry Guaranteed Loan Program (B&I), Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG), Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP), and the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP). Each program focuses on specific areas of the bioeconomy, such as renewable energy, biomanufacturing, and value-added agricultural products. The presentation deck concludes by promoting the USDA BioPreferred® Program, a federal initiative that aims to increase the use of biobased products and reduce reliance on petroleum. It provides contact information and links to access RD programs and resources for rural businesses and communities.



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