Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program

Type
Funding
Organization
U.S. Forest Service
Description

Deadline Passed. Most recent deadline: March 23, 2023. The Community Wood Grant Program, launched in 2020, provides funding for grants to install thermally led community wood energy systems or to build innovative wood product manufacturing facilities. The Forest Service expects renewable wood energy systems installed under this program to use the most stringent control technologies. The program places extra emphasis on assisting sawmills in economically challenged areas to retool or add advanced technology. Read the funding announcement here.

Funding Amount
Up to $1.5 million
Matching Funds
Matching funds are not required; however, leveraging is required.
Geography
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are non-profits; local, state, and tribal governments; businesses, companies, corporations (for profit); institutions of higher education; and special purpose districts (public utility districts, fire districts, conservation districts, school districts, and ports.)
Contact Information
Jim Archuleta - Region 6 (OR & WA)
1220 SW 3rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
SM.FS.spfr6-wig@usda.gov (503) 680-6870