Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – Removal and Production of Flammable Vegetation to Produce Biochar and Innovative Wood Products
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
This funding program works with partners to better support long term operations focused on education and promotion of biochar production/utilization. Increasing biochar production and utilization will expand markets for materials with limited uses that are removed from forests during restoration and management operations. The goal is to reduce the cost of forest management work while providing a natural renewable product that can improve soils, water quality and other uses, as well as increasing carbon storage.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- County Government
- Local Government Consortium
- For-Profit Organization
- Tribal Government (other)
- Municipality/Township Government
- Other Special District Government
For-profit entities; state, local governments; Indian Tribes; school districts; community, 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
Award Procedure
Recipients selected for funding will be notified by the Region/IITF. Standard Forest Service grant procedures apply.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
- Renewal interval: From 60 to 90 days
Program details & compliance
Description
Provide support for the United States Biochar Initiative to increase promotional, educational and technical assistance to biochar producers, users and general public. Improve knowledge base through research and demonstrations. Provide new markets to forest landowners and wood industry for biomass generated from forest restoration and management, and manufacturing operations.
Mission Categories
Primary: Forestry
Other categories:
Forestry
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Financial assistance to an entity seeking to hire crews to remove hazardous vegetation and/or produce biochar and other innovative wood products.
Restrictions
Construction related expenses are not allowed for this listing.
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