Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program board has approved an additional 90 cost-share grants to support new and expanded ethanol infrastructure projects. The approved project sites are in 48 counties and total $1,234,431.79 in state cost-share. The investments aim to help more Iowa fuel stations come into compliance with the E15 Access Standard, which requires most fuel retailers to offer E15 by Jan. 1, 2026. E15 sales in Iowa hit an all-time record in 2024, exceeding 2023 sales by 44%, the Iowa Department of Revenue reported in April. A full list of the projects awarded is available here.