Wood Utilization Assistance
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The USDA Forest Service, Wood Innovations program provides technical and financial assistance to strengthen the forest products industry and expand wood product and wood energy markets. These programs and projects address the nationwide challenge of restoring resilient forests for all landowners and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, disease, and infestations. The intent of the Wood Innovations funding opportunity is to stimulate, expand, and support U.S. wood products markets and wood energy markets to support the long-term management of National Forest System and other forest lands.
Objectives include:
1. Reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health on National Forest System and other forest lands.
2. Reduce the costs of forest management on all land types. 3.Promote economic and environmental health of communities.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
- Municipality/Township Government
- County Government
- Local Government Consortium
- Local
- State
- Tribal
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- Small Business Person
- Land/Property Owner
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Grants, if appropriated funds are provided, will generally be nationally competitive and merit-based. Upon award selection, recipients will work will Forest Service program managers and grants and agreements staff to finalize and execute agreements.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 160 days after the date of closure on a Request for Proposals or Technical Assistance.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Wood Innovations Grants Program stimulates, expands, and supports U.S. wood products markets and wood energy markets to support the long-term management of National Forest System and other forest lands. Focus areas include mass timber, renewable wood energy, and technological development that supports hazardous fuel reduction and sustainable forest management.
Mission Categories
Primary: Forestry
Other categories:
Forestry
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Technical assistance or limited project grants to achieve long-term forest health through local enterprises that support forest management.
Restrictions
No construction, site improvements or advertising/marketing.
Required Documentation
No credentials or documentation are required.
Matching Requirements
A 1:1 match is required. The applicants match must come from non-Federal sources. The match may include cash or in-kind contributions. All matching funds must be directly related to the proposed project. Letters for specific request from non-profits, local, state, and Tribal governments, business, companies, corporation, (for profit), institutions of higher education, and special purpose districts, (public utilities districts, fire districts, conservation districts, or port) are encouraged to demonstrate collaboration and the role this federal assistance program can leverage accomplishing local projects.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements