This grant, the Woody Biomass Utilization Grant, is for promoting sustainable forest restoration and renewable energy derived from woody biomass. Its core purpose involves removing economic and market barriers to foster the use of woody biomass for energy production, while safeguarding public interests. The program further aims to reduce forest restoration costs by increasing the value of biomass and products from hazardous fuels reduction activities. It seeks to incentivize business investment in projects that efficiently utilize woody biomass from national forestlands for clean energy. Ultimately, this grant supports forest health, promotes renewable energy solutions, and stimulates economic development.
Opportunity ID: 220073
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-2013-WBU |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Woody Biomass Utilization Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.674 — Forest Products Lab: Technology Marketing Unit (TMU) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 11, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 08, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: | 2013 Hazardous Fuels−Woody Biomass Utilization Restoration Activities on All Priority ForestlandsGoals of the grant program are: Promote projects that target and help remove economic and market barriers to using woody biomass for renewable energy. Assist projects that produce renewable energy from woody biomass while protecting the public interest. Reduce the publics cost for forest restoration by increasing the value of biomass and other forest products generated from hazardous fuels reduction and forest health activities on forested lands. Create incentives and/or encourage business investment that uses woody biomass from our nations forestlands for renewable energy projects. Note: The federal governments obligation under this program is contingent upon the availability of 2013 appropriated funds. No legal liability on the part of the government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the grant officer for this program. Application Deadline: Time stamped by midnight, April 8, 2013. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FPL Technology Marketing Unit website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Brumm
Grants Management Specialist Phone 608-231-9298 Email:pbrumm@fs.fed.us |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 220073 Full Announcement-1 -> fpl-1500-4_hazardous_fuels_wbug_application.pdf
Folder 220073 Full Announcement-1 -> commercial technology definition revision.pdf
Folder 220073 Full Announcement-1 -> application instructions 2013.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Patricia Brumm Grants Management Specialist Phone 608-231-9298 Email: pbrumm@fs.fed.us |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00164190 | Apr 08, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
220073 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
220073 SF424D-1.1.pdf
220073 SF424C-1.0.pdf
220073 SF424B-1.1.pdf
220073 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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