Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Program (RFIP)
The Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Program is a cost-share grant program designed for motor fuel retail sites and biodiesel terminal facilities. A primary goal is to assist retail operators of fueling stations with installing, replacing, or converting eligible infrastructure to expand the use of renewable fuels in Iowa. All grant agreements require five-year commitments from awardees.
Ethanol cost-share reimbursements are based on assigning one of three tiers to submitted applications. Approved applications can result in awards of up to $75,000 per project. Approved biodiesel cost-share applications can result in awards of up to $50,000 per project, and biodiesel terminal projects can receive up to $50,000 or $100,000 per project depending upon the percentage of biodiesel in dispensed blended diesel products.
The Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Board (RFIB) consists of 11 voting members appointed by the Governor of the State of Iowa. The Board reviews all submitted applications. Administrative support is provided by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
To date, the program has distributed or obligated more than $57.7 million to help fund 350 E85 dispensers/blenders, 516 biodiesel dispensers/blenders, 301 E15 projects, and 154 biodiesel terminals in Iowa.
The grant program is managed by Paul Ovrom, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, 515-242-6239, paul.ovrom@iowaagriculture.gov.
RFIP Application Information
RFIP application deadline: end-of-workday on Friday, May 9th
Administrative Memo to Retailers (updates on fiscal year 2024 legislation affecting awards)
Standard Financial Incentive Application
2024 Renewable Fuels Marketing Award Winners
Secretary’s Ethanol Marketing Award – Hy-Vee
Secretary’s Biodiesel Marketing Award – Reif Oil Company
Renewable Fuels Marketing Award Nomination Form
Next Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Board Meeting
June 4 at 1:00 p.m.
The pubic can access the meeting by attending in person or by calling in by dialing 1-469-998-7627, phone conference ID 653 619 682#
For future meetings, submit applications to renewablefuelgrants@iowaagriculture.gov
Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Board Members
John Maynes CHAIR (PETROLEUM MARKETERS)
FUEL Iowa
10430 New York Ave. Suite F
Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone: 515-421-4043
Email: john@fueliowa.com
Term expires: 4/30/2025
Kelsey Erickson VICE CHAIR (RENEWABLE ENERGY GROUP)
Chevron Renewable Energy Group
416 S Bell Ave.
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-239-8176
Email: kelsey.erickson@outlook.com
Term expires 4/30/2026
Jennifer Lynne Carpenter (IA PETROLEUM EQUIP. CONTRACTORS ASSN)
Seneca Companies
4140 E 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50313
Phone: 515-261-7750
Email: jcarpenter@senecaco.com
Term expires: 4/30/2025
Lisa Coffelt (IA RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION)
5505 NW 88th Street #100
Johnston, Iowa 50131
Phone: 515-252-6249
Email: lcoffelt@iowarfa.org
Term expires: 4/30/2025
Steve Goodhue (UST INSURERS)
Knapp Tedesco Insurance
627 Main Street
Ames, Iowa 50010
Phone: 515-232-7060
Email: steve@knapptedesco.com
Term expires: 4/30/2029
Gary Langbein (IA FARM BUREAU)
2875 Otter Ave.
Sac City, IA 50583
Phone: 712-661-9780
Email: Langbeinfarms@gmail.com
Term expires: 4/30/2029
Karen Long (IA SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION)
Iowa Soybean Association
1225 SW Prairie Trail Parkway
Ankeny, Iowa 50023
Phone: 515-334-1028
Email: klong@iasoybeans.com
Term expires: 4/30/2025
Jeffrey Manthei (PETROLEUM RETAILERS)
1006 1ST Ave.
Manson, Iowa 50563
Phone: 712-469-3708
Email: jmanthei@newcenturyfs.com
Term expires: 4/30/2026
Niki Mason (IA GROCERS)
Maverik / Kum & Go
1150 Locust Street, Suite #301
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Phone: 515-671-2637
Email: niki.mason@maverik.com
Term expires: 4/30/2026
Kelly Nieuwenhuis (IA CORN GROWERS)
5910 – 440th Street
Primghar, IA 51245
Phone: 712-261-2700
Email: channel2700@gmail.com
Term expires: 4/30/2026
Reo Menning (IA BIODIESEL BOARD)
RINAlliance
10430 New York Ave, Ste F
Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone: 515-421-4595
Email: reo@rinalliance.com