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Higher Blends
Infrastructure
Incentive Program
(HBIIP)
Rural Development
Online Grant
Application
Instruction Guide
United States Department of Agriculture
Rural Business‐Cooperatitve Service
Revised – August 2023
Record of Changes
Version
Date
Owner/Editor
3.0
August
2023
USDA Rural Development – Rural
Business‐Cooperative Service
August
2022
USDA Rural Development – Rural
Business‐Cooperative Service
Updated to reflect changes in the
August
2020
USDA Rural Development – Rural
Business‐Cooperative Service
2.0
1.0
Summary of Changes
Updated to reflect changes in the
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Notice of
Funding Opportunity
Fiscal Year 2022 Notice of
Funding Opportunity
Initial release of Higher Blends
Infrastructure Incentive
Program Online Application
Instruction Guide
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 5
2. Overview .......................................................................................................................... 5
2.1. Purpose.........................................................................................................................
5
2.2. Assumptions ................................................................................................................. 5
2.3. Additional Support........................................................................................................
5
3. Preparing to Apply............................................................................................................
5
3.1. What will you need ....................................................................................................... 5
3.2. Internet Browser...........................................................................................................
6
3.3. Confidentiality .............................................................................................................. 6
4. Indicating Intent to Participate & Requesting Access........................................................
7
4.1. Gather the information needed .................................................................................... 7
4.2. Request to Participate...................................................................................................
7
4.3. User Access Next Steps ................................................................................................. 7
5. Accessing the HBIIP Grant Application System..................................................................
8
6. Navigating the HBIIP Grant Application System ................................................................ 8
6.1. Menu Options ............................................................................................................... 8
6.2. Required Data ............................................................................................................... 9
6.3. Saving Your Data...........................................................................................................
9
6.4. Application Tracking Progress ....................................................................................... 9
7. Completing the Application .............................................................................................. 9
7.1. Applicant Types.............................................................................................................
9
7.2. Company Information ................................................................................................. 10
7.2.1. Applicant Information ............................................................................................... 10
7.2.2. Company Contact Information..................................................................................
13
7.2.3. Company Authorized Representative Information.................................................... 14
7.3. Application Information..............................................................................................
16
7.4. Project Information.....................................................................................................
16
7.4.1. Proposed Project Start Date (Required) .................................................................... 17
7.4.2. Proposed Project End Date (Required)......................................................................
17
7.4.3. Descriptive Title (Required).......................................................................................
17
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7.5. Fueling Station Information ........................................................................................ 17
7.5.1. Creating a Fueling Station ......................................................................................... 17
7.5.2. Fueling Station Basic Information ............................................................................. 20
7.5.3. Fueling Station Contact Information ......................................................................... 22
7.5.4. Existing Fueling Station Historical Data ..................................................................... 25
7.5.5. New Fueling Station Projected Data.......................................................................... 26
7.5.6. Existing Fueling Station Proposed Activities..............................................................
27
7.5.7. New Fueling Station Proposed Activities...................................................................
29
7.5.8. Deleting a Fueling Station ......................................................................................... 31
7.6. Fuel Distribution Facility Information..........................................................................
31
7.6.1. Fuel Distribution Facility Basic Information...............................................................
31
7.6.2. Fuel Distribution Facility Contact Information .......................................................... 33
7.6.3. Fuel Distribution Facility
Fuel
Data........................................................................... 36
7.7. Financial Information .................................................................................................. 37
7.7.1. Budget Costs ............................................................................................................. 37
7.7.2. Estimated Funding Sources ....................................................................................... 39
7.8. Attachments ............................................................................................................... 40
7.8.1. Uploading an Attachment ......................................................................................... 40
7.8.2. Uploading using the Upload Files Button .................................................................. 41
7.8.3. Dragging and Dropping Into the Online Application ................................................. 43
7.8.4. Downloading an Attachment .................................................................................... 44
7.8.5. Removing an Attachment ......................................................................................... 45
8. Finalizing the Application ............................................................................................... 46
9. Producing the State Submittal For Submission to the State ............................................ 46
10. Signing the Application...................................................................................................
46
11. Submitting the Application ............................................................................................. 47
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1.
Introduction
The Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) is a program to expand the availability of
ethanol and biodiesel by incentivizing the expansion of sales or renewable fuels.
The HBIIP grant program includes infrastructure projects for transportation fueling facilities and fuel
distribution facilities.
2.
Overview
2.1. Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide HBIIP applicants and grant writers instructions for accessing
and using the online HBIIP grant application.
2.2. Assumptions
The content of this document has been developed based on its general purpose and the following
assumptions:
This document is not intended to be a comprehensive set of instructions. It, along with the
features provided in the online application system should collectively provide applicants the
information needed to complete and submit a grant application.
Completion of the online grant application will not be started prior to the user reading this
document.
The Company has reviewed all resources provided in Notice of Funding Opportunity published on
August 23, 2022, in the Federal Register. This includes an explanation of the Grant Period.
2.3. Additional Support
Questions or clarifications should be directed by contacting the HBIIP Program team at [email protected].
3.
Preparing to Apply
3.1. What will you need
When selecting an Applicant Type the selection should reflect the company at the time of application.
For example, if the company currently consists of 10 or fewer fueling stations but the proposed project
will increase the number of stations beyond 10, “Owner of 10 or fewer fueling stations” should be
selected for the Applicant Type.
Identification of an Applicant Type to describe the company. Below are the possible options:
Owner of 10 or fewer fueling stations; or
Owner of more than 10 fueling stations; or
Fleet fueling station facility/facilities; or
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Fuel distribution facility (Terminal operation, Midstream Partner, Heating oil distribution
facility; or equivalent entity); or
Home heating oil distribution facility (80% or greater annual throughput volume is home
heating oil, and the project is home heating oil related).
Information to describe the company and employees/third‐party grant writers
A taxpayer Identification number, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and UEI expiration date
Company Address
Congressional District (based on the Company address/zip code)
An indication if the company has been delinquent on any Federal debt and supporting documents
to explain the debt and delinquency
Contact information for an individual that the USDA should contact regarding additional
information that may be required
Information describing the individual Authorized Representative responsible for validating the
information included in your online grant application
Information regarding the State’s intent to review the application under Executive Order 12372
A proposed start and end date and brief description for the applicable infrastructure project
Fueling station information ‐‐ Address, Contact, Congressional District, Priority Scoring Criteria,
Historical or Projected Data (for existing or new stations), and Proposed Activities, for each station
included in the project. (Only for fueling station projects)
Fuel distribution facility information ‐‐ Address, Contact, Congressional District and Fuel Data) for
the facility included in the project (Only for Fuel Distribution Facility infrastructure projects)
Project Financial Information (Budget Costs and Estimated Funding)
Attachments
Signed 424 D Assurances ‐ Construction Programs
Signed Matching Funds Certification
Loan Delinquency Support Documents (if delinquency is indicated in application)
HBIIP Project Technical Report
Environmental Review Documents
Other supporting documents
Signed Grant Application
3.2. Internet Browser
The online HBIIP grant application system operates best in Google Chrome.
3.3. Confidentiality
This grant program is a competitive process. Your data is regarded as proprietary to your organization
and the HBIIP Grant Application System will secure from the view of other applicants.
If you elect to use a Third‐Party Grant Writer to complete your application, although your data will be
secured within the HBIIP Grant Application System from competing companies and their employees, you
must bear all responsibility to ensure confidentiality among third parties.
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4.
Indicating Intent to Participate & Requesting Access
The first step to participating in the HBIIP grant program is to indicate intent to participate and request
access for your company employees and third‐party grant writers that will be responsible for completing
the grant application using the online system. This will require some advanced preparation.
4.1. Gather the information needed
To indicate intent to participate you will need the following information about your company:
Your company’s legal name
The company’s Taxpayer Identification Number
The company’s UEI Number and expiration date (See Section 3.1)
The company’s Applicant Type (See Section 3.1)
Each individual needing access to the online grant application system will require a USDA eAuthentication
account. USDA eAuthentication accounts can be requested at:
https://www.eauth.usda.gov/home/
To request access to the online HBIIP grant application system for the individuals that will be completing
the grant application:
For each individual:
Last Name
First Name
eAuth ID
Email Address
4.2. Request to Participate
Submit the company information and user information gathered in Section 4.1 by emailing
[email protected].
The HBIIP company account and user accounts will be created, and the requested users will be associated
with the HBIIP company account. Each user will receive a user notification email indicating that their
account has been created and a link to the online HBIIP grant application system.
Upon receiving the user notification email the user should copy the URL link and paste it into the URL
address bar in the Google Chrome browser and click enter.
4.3. User Access Next Steps
Upon approval and setup of each user’s access, each user will receive an email from the [email protected].
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The email will provide a URL to access the system and instructions for doing so. Each user should copy
the URL and paste it into the address bar of their Google Chrome internet browser and hit enter.
5.
Accessing the HBIIP Grant Application System
When presented with the following page, the user should enter their eAuthentication User Id and
password and click Log In with Password.
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After successfully authenticating, the online grant application system will display the HBIIP Disclaimer
page. The user must click the Finish button to access the online grant application system. Issues
experienced with authenticating should be submitted to the USDA’s Rural Development Help Desk by
calling 1‐800‐457‐3642 and following the prompts.
A single company can only have one grant application. The page will include only the application for the
user’s company. Third‐party grant writers may see multiple applications for different companies if they
have been engaged by more than one company to create their grant application.
To begin completing or continuing a grant application, click on the Edit button for the applicable
application. The online application system will display the grant application with the Company Applicant
Information tab selected.
6.
Navigating the HBIIP Grant Application System
6.1. Menu Options
The online grant application system includes menu options in the form of links, forms, and tabs.
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6.2. Required Data
Required data is reflected with an asterisk on the left of the data label name. For example, Company
Congressional District is required and labeled as *Company Congressional District.
6.3. Saving Your Data
Each tab of the grant application includes the data fields for the grant application. The Save button
should be used before leaving a tab or form to ensure your data is retained.
The online grant application system is designed to ensure that the user may not complete all the grant
application at the same time or by the same individual. Different individuals can work on different parts
of the application concurrently but two users working on the same data at the same time will result in
the data representing what the last user to Save entered.
6.4. Application Tracking Progress
The Application Overview page below provides a quick method of tracking the progress of the
application. The page includes all the sections and attachments required for your application to be
considered complete. A check mark will appear for each section that has been completed. When all the
sections have check marks the Finalize Application button will be enabled.
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Completing the Application
7.1. Applicant Types
The specific Applicant Type is used to define the of data requirements and the attachments that are
required for the application. The table below provides an explanation of the data requirements for each
of the Applicant Types.
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Applicant Type(s)
Required Data/Attachments
Owner of 10 or fewer fueling stations All company (applicant, contact and authorized
Owner of more than 10 fueling stations representative), application tab, project, fueling station,
financial (budget costs and estimated funding)
Fleet fueling station facility/facilities
information and the following attachments:
Signed 424 D Certification
Signed Matching Funds Certification
Loan Delinquency (if response to loan
delinquency question on Applicant Information
tab is “Yes”)
Technical Report
Environmental Review Documents
Signed Grant Application
Fuel distribution facility (Terminal
operation, Midstream Partner, Heating oil
distributor), Home heating oil distribution
facility (80% or greater annual throughput
volume is home heating oil, and the
project is home heating oil related)
All company (applicant, contact and authorized
representative), application tab, project, fueling station,
financial (budget costs and estimated funding)
information and the following attachments:
Signed 424 D Certification
Signed Matching Funds Certification
Loan Delinquency (if response to loan
delinquency question on Applicant Information
tab is “Yes”)
Technical Report
Environmental Review Documents
Signed Grant Application
Table 7.1 ‐ Applicant Type/Required Data
7.2. Company Information
7.2.1. Applicant Information
Clicking on the Company Information tab and then the Applicant Information tab will display the Applicant
Information.
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The legal company name is set based on the information provided in the HBIIP Online Access Request
form and is not editable.
7.2.1.2.
Taxpayer Identification Number (Required)
The taxpayer identification number is set based on the information provided in the HBIIP Online Access
Request form and is not editable.
7.2.1.3.
Unique Entity Identifier (Required)
The Unique Entity Identifier is set based on the information provided in the HBIIP Online Access Request
form and is not editable.
7.2.1.4.
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7.2.1.5.
Applicant Type (Required)
The Applicant Type is set to the value provided in the HBIIP Online Access Request form and is not
editable.
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7.2.1.6.
NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) Code (Required)
Select the appropriate NAICS code from the list of values. If you select Other, provide the NAICS code in
the text box provided.
7.2.1.7.
Company Address
7.2.1.7.1. Address Line 1 (Required)
Self‐explanatory.
Address Line 2 (Optional)
Self‐explanatory.
7.2.1.7.2. City (Required)
Self‐explanatory.
7.2.1.7.3. State/Territory (Required)
Self‐explanatory.
7.2.1.7.4. County/Parish (Required)
Self‐explanatory.
7.2.1.7.5. County FIPS Code (Required)
The County FIPS Code is determined by the system using the selected County/Parish.
7.2.1.7.6. Country (Required)
The Country is set by the system and is not editable.
7.2.1.7.7. Zip/Postal Code (Required)
Self‐explanatory.
7.2.1.7.8. Zip/Postal Code (plus 4) (Optional)
Self‐explanatory.
7.2.1.7.9. Company Department Name (Required)
Enter the name of the primary organizational department that will undertake the assistance activity.
7.2.1.7.10. Company Division Name (Required)
Enter the name of the primary organizational division that will undertake the assistance activity.
7.2.1.7.11. Company Congressional District (Required)
Enter the Congressional District number based on the Company location.
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Your entry in the grant application should be formatted as “State‐District Number.” For example, IL‐15.
7.2.1.7.1.
Is the Applicant Delinquent on Any Federal Debt? (If yes, upload explanation on
attachments page) (Required)
If the response is “Yes,” upload a Loan Delinquency attachment on the Attachments tab, providing an
explanation of the delinquency.
7.2.2. Company Contact Information
Clicking on the Company Information tab will display the Company tabs. Click on the Contact tab to
provide the name and contact information of the person to be contacted on matters involving the
application.
Com pany Info rmation
Application Information
Applicant Information
Contact
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Fac1ht1es
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Attachments
Application Overview
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7.2.1.9.
First Name (Required)
Self‐explanatory.
7.2.1.10. Middle Name (Required)
Self‐explanatory.
7.2.1.11. Last Name (Required)
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Self‐explanatory.
7.2.1.12. Suffix (Optional)
Self‐explanatory.
7.2.1.13. Title (Optional)
Enter the job title of the Company contact.
7.2.1.14. Organizational Affiliation (Optional)
Enter the organizational affiliation of the Company contact.
7.2.1.15. Telephone Number (Required)
Enter the telephone number of the Company contact. The telephone number must be formatted as
“123‐456‐7890”.
7.2.1.16. Telephone Extension (Optional)
Self‐explanatory.
7.2.1.17. Fax Number (Optional)
Self‐explanatory.
7.2.1.18. Email (Required)
Self‐explanatory.
7.2.2. Company Authorized Representative Information
Clicking on the Company Information tab will display the Company tabs. Click on the Authorized
Representative tab to provide the name and contact information of the person authorized to verify all
the information on the application is valid. Upon providing the information, click the Save button to save
the information to your application.
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7.2.2.2.
First Name (Required)
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7.2.2.3.
Middle Name (Required)
Self‐explanatory.
7.2.2.4.
Last Name (Required)
Self‐explanatory.
7.2.2.5.
Suffix (Optional)
Self‐explanatory.
7.2.2.6.
Title (Optional)
Self‐explanatory.
7.2.2.7.
Organizational Affiliation (Optional)
Populate with entity name if different than applicant entity.
7.2.2.8.
Telephone Number (Required)
Self‐explanatory.
7.2.2.9.
Telephone Extension (Optional)
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Self‐explanatory.
7.2.2.10. Fax Number (Optional)
Self‐explanatory.
7.2.2.11. Email (Required)
Self‐explanatory.
7.3. Application Information
Clicking on the Application Information tab will display the Application Information needed for your
application. Upon providing the information, click the Save button.
Information
Ap,,p,,lication Information
Project Information
Facilities
Financial Information
Attachments
Application Overview
Name of Federal Agency
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number
10.754
CFDA Title
The Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program {HBIIP)
Funding Opportunity Title
Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program Window 6
Solicitation Window Description
HBIIP Window 6
Solicitation Window Start Date
Jun 15, 2023
Solicitation Window End Date
Dec 31, 2023
Submission Type
Application
Application Type
HBIIP
Application Status
Submitted In Window
Application Status Date/Time
August 14 2023, 02:53:53 PM
This section is prefilled and cannot be edited.
7.4. Project Information
Clicking on the Project Information tab will display the Project description information needed for the
application. Upon providing the information, click the Save button to save the information to the
application.
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7.4.2. Proposed Project End Date (Required)
Self‐explanatory.
7.4.3. Descriptive Title (Required)
Enter a brief description of the proposed project.
7.5. Fueling Station Information
Enter the following information for each fueling station included in the project.
7.5.1. Creating a Fueling Station
Clicking on the Stations tab will display the Stations List page. Click the Add Station button to create a
station. Any stations that have been created will listed at the bottom of the page and station rollups on
the top.
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NOTE: The Stations page will be accessible once the Project Information has been completed and saved.
Companytnlo Signed Matching Funds Certification
> Loan Delinquency
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Environmental Review Documents
> Supporting Documents
Clicking on the arrow to the left of the attachment type will expose the ability to upload or drop an
attachment to the online application.
NOTE: It is important that the attachment be uploaded to the appropriate attachment type area. For
example, upload a Signed SF 424 D Certification document to the Signed SF 424 D Certification area.
Failure to do so could result in the online application system not recognizing that the required
attachment has been uploaded. Applications that have not been finalized cannot be submitted.
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Application Information
Project Information
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7.8.2. Uploading using the Upload Files Button
To upload a file using the Upload button, click on the Upload Files button. The system will display the
Windows Common File dialog. Browse to the appropriate file and click the Open button. The online
application system will display the Upload Files dialog.
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7.8.3. Dragging and Dropping into the Online Application
To upload a file using the Drag and Drop option, browse to the file using the Windows Explorer Common
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7.8.4.
Downloading an Attachment
To download an uploaded attachment, click on the title of the attachment in the attachment list. the
online application system will display the view dialog below with an eye in the center when hovering
over it. Click on the eye to preview the document and the online application will display the Download
link at the top of the page.
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Removing an Attachment
To remove an uploaded attachment, click on the title in the attachment list. The online application
system will display the view dialog below with an eye in the center when hovering over it. Click on the
eye to preview the document and the online application will display a downward arrow at the top of the
page and right of the Public Link option. Click the downward arrow and a dropdown of options will be
displayed. Click on the Delete option at bottom of the list.
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below. Click the Delete button and the selected attachment will be removed from the online application.
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To view the progress of your application, navigate to the Application Overview page. When all the
sections of the application have check marks, the Finalize Application button will be enabled. Clicking the
Finalize Application will display the Submit Application page.
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Producing the State Submittal for Submission to the State
If you selected the first option for 7.3.1 you are required to submit a copy of the State Submittal to your
State. The Submit Application page will include a link to download the State Submittal PDF for submittal
to the State. (See Section 7.3.1).
10. Signing the Application
Submittal of the online application requires the Authorized Representative to download, sign, date, scan
and upload the signed online application as an Attachment Type of Signed Grant Application. A link to
the Federal Submittal is provided for download on the Submit Application page.
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11. Submitting the Application
Once the signed grant application has been uploaded, click the Submit Application button to submit your
application for consideration.
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| File Type | application/pdf |
| File Title | USDA Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program Grant Application Instruction Guide 08 19 23 |
| Author | Jeff.Carpenter |
| File Modified | 2023-08-21 |
| File Created | 2023-08-19 |