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42 U.S.C. § 17034

Title 42 Chapter 152 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 17034. Cellulosic ethanol and biofuels research

  • (a) In this section, the term “eligible entity” means—
    • (1) an 1890 Institution (as defined in section 7601 of title 7 );
    • (2) a part B institution (as defined in section 1061 of title 20 ) (commonly referred to as “Historically Black Colleges and Universities”);
    • (3) a tribal college or university (as defined in section 1059c(b) of title 20 ); or
    • (4) a Hispanic-serving institution (as defined in section 1101a(a) of title 20 ).
  • (b) The Secretary shall make cellulosic ethanol and biofuels research and development grants to 10 eligible entities selected by the Secretary to receive a grant under this section through a peer-reviewed competitive process.
  • (c) An eligible entity that is selected to receive a grant under subsection (b) shall collaborate with 1 of the Bioenergy Research Centers of the Office of Science of the Department.
  • (d) There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to make grants described in subsection (b) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2008, to remain available until expended.

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