This grant, offered under the authority of Public Law 110-234 and anticipated funding from the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act of 2011, is for projects addressing the nationwide challenge of converting low-value woody biomass into renewable energy. Its core purpose is to promote and support initiatives that overcome economic and market barriers, fostering the production of renewable energy from woody biomass. The grant also aims to reduce forest management costs by enhancing the value of biomass derived from hazardous fuels reduction and forest health activities. Furthermore, it seeks to create incentives and mitigate business risks, thereby increasing the utilization of woody biomass from national forestlands for renewable energy endeavors.
Opportunity ID: 58881
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-TMU-2011 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2011 Woody Biomass Utilization Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | The U.S. Forest Service, State and Private Forestry, Technology Marketing Unit, located at the Forest Products Laboratory, requests proposals for wood energy projects that require engineering services. These projects will use woody biomass material removed from forest restoration activities, such as wildfire hazardous fuel treatments, insect and disease mitigation, forest management due to catastrophic weather events, and/or thinning overstocked stands. The woody biomass shall be used in a bioenergy facility that uses commercially proven technologies to produce thermal, electrical or liquid/gaseous bioenergy. The funds from the Woody Biomass Utilization Grant program (WBU) must be used to further the planning of such facilities by funding the engineering services necessary for final design and cost analysis. Examples of such projects include engineering design of a 1) woody biomass boiler for steam at a sawmill, 2) non-pressurized hot water system for various applications at a hospital or school, and 3) biomass power generation facility, or similar facilities. This program is aimed at helping applicants complete the necessary design work needed to secure public and/or private investment for construction. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.674 — Forest Products Lab: Technology Marketing Unit (TMU) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 26, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 09, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 01, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 01, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 31, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are businesses, companies, corporations, state, local and tribal governments, school districts, communities, non-profit organizations, or special purpose districts (e.g., public utilities districts, fire districts, conservation districts, or ports). Only one application per business or organization shall be accepted. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: | To address the goals of Public Law 110-234, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, Rural Revitalization Technologies (7 U.S.C. 6601), and the anticipated Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act of 2011, the agency is requesting proposals to address the nationwide challenge of using low-value woody biomass material to create renewable energy. Goals 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. Reduce forest management costs 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 reduce business risk to increase use of woody biomass from our nations forestlands for renewable energy projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Federal Register Notice |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Susan LeVan-Green
Program Manager Phone 608-231-9518 Email:slevan@fs.fed.us |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modified URL address | Dec 09, 2010 | |
| Dec 09, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-TMU-2011 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2011 Woody Biomass Utilization Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | The U.S. Forest Service, State and Private Forestry, Technology Marketing Unit, located at the Forest Products Laboratory, requests proposals for wood energy projects that require engineering services. These projects will use woody biomass material removed from forest restoration activities, such as wildfire hazardous fuel treatments, insect and disease mitigation, forest management due to catastrophic weather events, and/or thinning overstocked stands. The woody biomass shall be used in a bioenergy facility that uses commercially proven technologies to produce thermal, electrical or liquid/gaseous bioenergy. The funds from the Woody Biomass Utilization Grant program (WBU) must be used to further the planning of such facilities by funding the engineering services necessary for final design and cost analysis. Examples of such projects include engineering design of a 1) woody biomass boiler for steam at a sawmill, 2) non-pressurized hot water system for various applications at a hospital or school, and 3) biomass power generation facility, or similar facilities. This program is aimed at helping applicants complete the necessary design work needed to secure public and/or private investment for construction. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.674 — Forest Products Lab: Technology Marketing Unit (TMU) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 26, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 09, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 01, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 01, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 31, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are businesses, companies, corporations, state, local and tribal governments, school districts, communities, non-profit organizations, or special purpose districts (e.g., public utilities districts, fire districts, conservation districts, or ports). Only one application per business or organization shall be accepted. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: | To address the goals of Public Law 110-234, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, Rural Revitalization Technologies (7 U.S.C. 6601), and the anticipated Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act of 2011, the agency is requesting proposals to address the nationwide challenge of using low-value woody biomass material to create renewable energy. Goals 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. Reduce forest management costs 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 reduce business risk to increase use of woody biomass from our nations forestlands for renewable energy projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Federal Register Notice |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Susan LeVan-Green
Program Manager Phone 608-231-9518 Email:slevan@fs.fed.us |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-TMU-2011 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2011 Woody Biomass Utilization Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | The U.S. Forest Service, State and Private Forestry, Technology Marketing Unit, located at the Forest Products Laboratory, requests proposals for wood energy projects that require engineering services. These projects will use woody biomass material removed from forest restoration activities, such as wildfire hazardous fuel treatments, insect and disease mitigation, forest management due to catastrophic weather events, and/or thinning overstocked stands. The woody biomass shall be used in a bioenergy facility that uses commercially proven technologies to produce thermal, electrical or liquid/gaseous bioenergy. The funds from the Woody Biomass Utilization Grant program (WBU) must be used to further the planning of such facilities by funding the engineering services necessary for final design and cost analysis. Examples of such projects include engineering design of a 1) woody biomass boiler for steam at a sawmill, 2) non-pressurized hot water system for various applications at a hospital or school, and 3) biomass power generation facility, or similar facilities. This program is aimed at helping applicants complete the necessary design work needed to secure public and/or private investment for construction. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.674 — Forest Products Lab: Technology Marketing Unit (TMU) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 09, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 01, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 31, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Special district governments Independent school districts City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are businesses, companies, corporations, state, local and tribal governments, school districts, communities, non-profit organizations, or special purpose districts (e.g., public utilities districts, fire districts, conservation districts, or ports). Only one application per business or organization shall be accepted. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: | To address the goals of Public Law 110-234, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, Rural Revitalization Technologies (7 U.S.C. 6601), and the anticipated Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act of 2011, the agency is requesting proposals to address the nationwide challenge of using low-value woody biomass material to create renewable energy. Goals 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. Reduce forest management costs 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 reduce business risk to increase use of woody biomass from our nations forestlands for renewable energy projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Under grants and funding |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Susan LeVan-Green
Program Manager Phone 608-231-9518 Email:slevan@fs.fed.us |
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