USDA Announces Intent to Release Obligated HBIIP Funds

March 31, 2025

Today, United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced USDA’s intent to release obligated funding under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) for 543 projects totaling $537 million in 29 states. This includes new projects approved within the first 100 days of the Trump Administration.

The Energy Marketers of America thank United States Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Dave McCormick (R-PA), John Fetterman (D-PA) and their respective teams in advocating for the importance of HBIIP funds for small business fuel retailers as they seek to expand offerings of high-blend biofuels.

EMA member companies are encouraged to contact USDA Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program Manager Jeff Carpenter to determine if your project meets the USDA’s definition of obligated and whether your project funding is subject to this release. Jeff can be reached at jeff.carpenter@usda.gov or by phone at 402-437-5554.

To read the full release from USDA, click here.