Deadline: 22 January 2018
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA),Forest Service are currently seeking applications for its “2018 Wood Innovations Funding Opportunity” to substantially expand and accelerate wood energy and wood products markets throughout the United States to support forest management needs on National Forest System and other forest lands.
Focus Areas
- Reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health on National Forest System and other forest lands.
- Reduce costs of forest management on all land types.
- Promote economic and environmental health of communities.
Categories:
Expansion of Energy Products markets
The intent of this category is to:
- Stimulate, expand, or support wood energy markets that depend on forest residues or forest byproducts generated from all land types.
- Projects can include, but are not limited to:
- Develop a cluster of wood energy projects in a geographic area or specific sector (e.g., prisons, hospitals, universities, manufacturing sector, or industrial sector).
- Overcome market barriers and stimulate expansion of wood energy in the commercial sector.
- Complete requirements, such as engineering designs, cost analyses, and permitting, necessary in the later stages of wood energy project development to secure financing.
Expansion of Wood Products markets:
Wood Innovations Grant Categories and Preferences the Forest Service seeks proposals that significantly stimulate or expand wood energy and wood products markets that support the long-term management of National Forest System and other forest lands.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $250,000
- Award Floor: $10,000
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants are for-profit entities; State, local, and Tribal governments; school districts; communities; not-for-profit organizations; institutions of higher education; and special purpose districts (e.g., public utilities districts, fire districts, conservation districts, and ports).
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.