Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Firewood Bank Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To provide financial assistance for the operation of firewood banks and to support feedstock acquisition.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Municipality/Township Government
- County Government
- Local Government Consortium
- Nonprofit Organization
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Grants and agreements will generally be competitive and merit-based. Projects may be awarded through either the Washington Office or Forest Service Regions. Subawards may be used by recipients for individual firewood bank programs.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
- Renewal interval: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
Firewood banks provide emergency and seasonal wood for heating homes and are typically operated by non-profits, church organizations, State or Local Governments, and Tribes. This grant program provides financial support to these organizations to operate the firewood banks and to support acquisition of firewood.
Mission Categories
Primary: Forestry
Other categories:
Forestry
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Identification of existing firewood banks, development of educational programs and webinars on safe, effective, and efficient operation of firewood banks and wood stoves/appliance. The conduct of a national workshop on firewood banks. Small equipment or supply purchases such as chain saws, wood splitters or firewood processors. Developing and conducting local firewood kiln drying demonstrations or capacity, match funding for purchasing dry firewood from existing producers, or other unique leverage to increase the availability and use of wood for these programs. Development or expansion of new firewood banks that support local forest harvesting in places without adequate harvest or processing organizations. Leveraging or supplying feedstock to firewood banks. Providing funding for transportation of materials removed through forest restoration projects.
Restrictions
Funds may not be used for timber harvesting.
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