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Section 9008 Biomass Research & Development Initiative (§9008)

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The §9008 program provides grants to national laboratories, research agencies, universities, nonprofits, & private sector entities for research & demonstration projects to advance biomass-based fuels, with an emphasis on cellulosic ethanol.  Biomass includes agricultural crops, wood & wood waste, and municipal waste.  Grants are limited to $1 million and cannot exceed 80% on R&D and 50% on demonstration projects.  Grants are awarded via a national competition based on merit.

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