This grant from the Wood Education and Resource Center aims to fund cost-share demonstration projects supporting sustained forest products production in the eastern hardwood forest region. Applicants can apply for projects focusing on enhancing economic competitiveness, green building contributions, carbon sequestration benefits, addressing urgent industry issues, and promoting sustainable use of woody biomass. Projects should align with WERC’s mission to facilitate interactions and information exchange within the forest products industry. Approximately $1 million in funding is available, with a deadline of February 2, 2009, for applications. For more details, interested individuals can visit the WERC website.
Opportunity ID: 43461
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-WERC-2009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Wood Education and Resource Center Competitive Grants Program for Fiscal Year 2009 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Energy Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 26, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 10, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 02, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 02, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 04, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments State governments City or township governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: | The Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC), Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for cost-share demonstration projects that assist the WERC in meeting its mission of facilitating interaction and information exchange with the forest products industry that will enhance opportunities for sustained forest products production in the eastern hardwood forest region. The anticipated funding available this fiscal year is expected to be approximately $1 million. Final amount will be determined once the Forest Service has received its official budget for Fiscal Year 2009. Completed applications are due to the WERC on or before February 2, 2009. Priority will be given to projects that accomplish one or more of the following items: Maintain the economic competitiveness of primary and secondary hardwood industries. Examples include:1.) Encouraging the adoption of new technology to improve competitiveness and profitability, 2.) Bringing information and technology about processing, marketing, and business-related skills as well as urban wood utilization to existing and emerging businesses, and3.) Developing utilization options that improve forest stewardship and health. Increase the knowledge and information about how the hardwood industry can contribute to the green building movement. Examples include certification and chain of custody for sustainable wood products as well as life cycle analysis for a range of wood products. Increase the knowledge, information, and promotion of how carbon sequestration by wood products can provide a competitive edge to a sustainable hardwood industry. An example includes developing specific carbon storage factors for a range of wood products. Develop technology and markets to address urgent issues on a global or domestic scale, including: 1.) Sanitizing wood packaging materials, firewood, and similar products to eliminate these pathways for the transport of insect and disease pests, and 2.) Developing markets for and using unexpected increases in the volume of urban and rural wood due to new pest introductions (for example emerald ash borer) and weather events such as tornados and ice storms. Increase the sustainable use of woody biomass to meet our Nations needs for energy and raw materials. Examples include public/private partnerships for using woody biomass in heating and cooling, process energy, cogeneration, district energy systems, and solid and liquid fuel production. Projects may also develop or maintain local markets and forest industry infrastructure by using woody biomass for both energy and value-added products. Additional details can be obtained by visiting; http://www.na.fs.fed.us/werc/grants.shtm. |
| Link to Additional Information: | URL contains information about the Wood Education and Resource Center. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edward Cesa
Deputy Director – WERC Phone 304-285-1530 Email:ecesa@fs.fed.us |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2008 | ||
| Dec 10, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-WERC-2009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Wood Education and Resource Center Competitive Grants Program for Fiscal Year 2009 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Energy Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 26, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 10, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 02, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 02, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 04, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments State governments City or township governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: | The Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC), Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for cost-share demonstration projects that assist the WERC in meeting its mission of facilitating interaction and information exchange with the forest products industry that will enhance opportunities for sustained forest products production in the eastern hardwood forest region. The anticipated funding available this fiscal year is expected to be approximately $1 million. Final amount will be determined once the Forest Service has received its official budget for Fiscal Year 2009. Completed applications are due to the WERC on or before February 2, 2009. Priority will be given to projects that accomplish one or more of the following items: Maintain the economic competitiveness of primary and secondary hardwood industries. Examples include:1.) Encouraging the adoption of new technology to improve competitiveness and profitability, 2.) Bringing information and technology about processing, marketing, and business-related skills as well as urban wood utilization to existing and emerging businesses, and3.) Developing utilization options that improve forest stewardship and health. Increase the knowledge and information about how the hardwood industry can contribute to the green building movement. Examples include certification and chain of custody for sustainable wood products as well as life cycle analysis for a range of wood products. Increase the knowledge, information, and promotion of how carbon sequestration by wood products can provide a competitive edge to a sustainable hardwood industry. An example includes developing specific carbon storage factors for a range of wood products. Develop technology and markets to address urgent issues on a global or domestic scale, including: 1.) Sanitizing wood packaging materials, firewood, and similar products to eliminate these pathways for the transport of insect and disease pests, and 2.) Developing markets for and using unexpected increases in the volume of urban and rural wood due to new pest introductions (for example emerald ash borer) and weather events such as tornados and ice storms. Increase the sustainable use of woody biomass to meet our Nations needs for energy and raw materials. Examples include public/private partnerships for using woody biomass in heating and cooling, process energy, cogeneration, district energy systems, and solid and liquid fuel production. Projects may also develop or maintain local markets and forest industry infrastructure by using woody biomass for both energy and value-added products. Additional details can be obtained by visiting; http://www.na.fs.fed.us/werc/grants.shtm. |
| Link to Additional Information: | URL contains information about the Wood Education and Resource Center. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edward Cesa
Deputy Director – WERC Phone 304-285-1530 Email:ecesa@fs.fed.us |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-WERC-2009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Wood Education and Resource Center Competitive Grants Program for Fiscal Year 2009 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Business and Commerce Employment, Labor and Training Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 10, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 02, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 04, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments City or township governments Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: | The Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC), Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for cost-share demonstration projects that assist the WERC in meeting its mission of facilitating interaction and information exchange with the forest products industry that will enhance opportunities for sustained forest products production in the eastern hardwood forest region. The anticipated funding available this fiscal year is expected to be approximately $1 million. Final amount will be determined once the Forest Service has received its official budget for Fiscal Year 2009. Completed applications are due to the WERC on or before February 2, 2009. Priority will be given to projects that accomplish one or more of the following items:
Maintain the economic competitiveness of primary and secondary hardwood industries. Examples include: Increase the knowledge and information about how the hardwood industry can contribute to the green building movement. Examples include certification and chain of custody for sustainable wood products as well as life cycle analysis for a range of wood products. Increase the knowledge, information, and promotion of how carbon sequestration by wood products can provide a competitive edge to a sustainable hardwood industry. An example includes developing specific carbon storage factors for a range of wood products. Develop technology and markets to address urgent issues on a global or domestic scale, including: 1.) Sanitizing wood packaging materials, firewood, and similar products to eliminate these pathways for the transport of insect and disease pests, and 2.) Developing markets for and using unexpected increases in the volume of urban and rural wood due to new pest introductions (for example emerald ash borer) and weather events such as tornados and ice storms. Increase the sustainable use of woody biomass to meet our Nations needs for energy and raw materials. Examples include public/private partnerships for using woody biomass in heating and cooling, process energy, cogeneration, district energy systems, and solid and liquid fuel production. Projects may also develop or maintain local markets and forest industry infrastructure by using woody biomass for both energy and value-added products. Additional details can be obtained by visiting; http://www.na.fs.fed.us/werc/grants.shtm. |
| Link to Additional Information: | URL contains information about the Wood Education and Resource Center. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edward Cesa
Deputy Director – WERC Phone 304-285-1530 Email:ecesa@fs.fed.us |
Related Documents
Folder 43461 Full Announcement-1 -> AD1047.pdf
Folder 43461 Full Announcement-1 -> 2008-11-26_FY2009 WERC Competitive Grant Instructions and Application.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Edward Cesa Deputy Director – WERC Phone 304-285-1530 Email: ecesa@fs.fed.us |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00008975 | Dec 01, 2008 | Feb 02, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
43461 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
43461 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
43461 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
43461 Attachments-1.0.pdf
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