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U.S. Department of AgricultureProgram: Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP)Financial AssistanceS t a t e w i d eContactAlfred J. Lewis, State Executive Director304.284.4800Alfred.Lewis@wv.usda.govwww.fsa.usda.gov/bcapTargetAudienceFundingIndividuals, entities, small businesses, large businessesFederalTotal available: Determined upon FYApplicationProcessMinimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:No annual payment limitation. Matching payments are available for a durationof 2 years, for up to a matching amount of $45 per dry ton delivered to aqualified Biomass facility. Establishment and annual rental payment amountsfor acres within an approved project area are controlled by contract/agreementamount. Matching payments may also be received in combination withestablishment and annual rental payment amounts.Applications to receive matching payments for delivery of biomass cropsare accepted on a continuous basis once a conversion facility is qualified.Proposals for Project Areas to be devoted to Biomass Crops are acceptedperiodically. Applications to enter into contract/agreement for annual rentalcontract/agreement are announced after a project area is approved and maybe continuous or periodic.Deadlines:No specific deadlines apply. Funding is provided on a fiscal year basis (10/1 –9/30). Delivery of eligible material and establishment of biomass crops mayhave performance deadlines established on a per application basis.W E S T V I R G I N I A D E V E L O P M E N T O F F I C E D–9