Current Federal Funding Opportunities

As of April 9, 2026

We track U.S. federal funding programs that support renewable energy, the bioeconomy, clean technology, and commercial-scale project development. This page highlights active funding opportunities from USDA, DOE, EPA, and other federal agencies, with a focus on grants, loans, guarantees, and programs relevant to technology deployment and scale-up.

LEC Partners brings together more than 150 subject-matter experts with deep USDA, DOE, and EPA program experience, helping clients evaluate program fit, strengthen technical narratives, and reduce application risk.

Read more about LEC Partners’ federal funding leadership

Our federal funding practice is led by Bill Hagy, a former senior USDA Rural Development official with more than 30 years of experience. Bill served in roles ranging from field agent to Acting Under Secretary for Rural Development.

He later became Special Assistant for Renewable Energy to Secretary Tom Vilsack, advising on national policy and funding programs for renewable and bioenergy projects during the Obama Administration. His expertise spans grants, loans, loan guarantees, and financing pathways for technology development and deployment.

Bill leads our work helping clients pursue federal support for research, demonstration, and commercial-scale projects, supported by LEC Partners’ network of 150+ subject-matter experts who strengthen feasibility, narratives, and program alignment across USDA, DOE, EPA, and other federal programs.

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USDA BioPreferred Program Funding Overview

Funding Program: USDA BioPreferred Program Funding Agency: USDA Rural Business–Cooperative Service Program Authority: Established under the 2002 Farm Bill; expanded by subsequent Farm Bills Program...
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