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Iowa Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Tax Credit

Iowa Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Tax Credit

Funds Iowa businesses producing sustainable aviation fuel through refundable tax credits worth up to $1 million per year.

Opens Feb'27Iowa Economic Development AuthorityUnited StatesDeep-tech · adjacent

Eligibility · Iowa, United States

The Iowa Economic Development Authority administers this refundable production tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel made in Iowa. The credit is worth $0.25 for each gallon produced. A business can receive up to $1 million per year and up to $5 million over the life of the programme. Credits exceeding the business's state tax liability are refundable. Eligible production runs from January 1, 20…

Commercial production of sustainable aviation fuel in Iowa using renewable resources and feedstocks, including clean-fuel manufacturing tied to verified production volume.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.15 Mar 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Tax credit
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 3 Aug 2026Source: opportunityiowa.gov