Forestry Research
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The Forestry Research program funds a wide range of research activities aimed at extending the fundamental research efforts of the U.S. Forest Service. Awards support projects in forest inventory and analysis, climate change adaptation, sustainable forest management, wildlife habitat conservation, invasive species control, and development of wood-based products. The program also funds initiatives to enhance forestry education, outreach, and workforce development.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. Federal Government
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- Small Business Person
- County Government
- Municipality/Township Government
- State
- Local
Grants and cooperative agreements for basic or applied research may be made to Federal, State, and other governmental agencies, public or private agencies, institutions, universities, and organizations, and businesses and individuals.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
All research grant and cooperative agreement proposals must compete for priority, showing technical competence and demonstrating the ability to meet national or regional needs. Research grants and cooperative agreements are made only in support of forestry research. Unsolicited proposals can be awarded for innovative or unique approaches to the proposed project.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 1 to 15 days
- Appeal: From 1 to 15 days
Program details & compliance
Description
Forestry Research Program encompasses Forest Research and Analysis (FIA), Technology Transfer, and USDA Climate Hubs. Congressionally mandated, FIA currently delivers consistent and credible information about the status of forests and forest resources. Prior to 1980, the federal government struggled to participate in technology exchange with private entities. However, since then, there have been four major pieces of legislation designed to foster an environment of sharing the effort and the reward of technology partnerships. The Climate hubs deliver science-based, region-specific information and technologies, with USDA agencies and partners, to agricultural and natural resource managers that enable climate-informed decision-making, and to provide access to assistance to implement those decisions.
Mission Categories
Primary: Research and Development
Other categories:
Forestry
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Grants and cooperative agreements will be used for research in the fields of forest management, watershed management, forest range management, wildlife habitat management, forest recreation, forest fire protection, forest insect and disease protection and control, forest products utilization, forest engineering, forest production economics, forest products marketing, forest survey, urban forestry, wilderness, and social/cultural influences.
Restrictions
Limited and based on the authority authorizing the grant or cooperative agreement.
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