This grant, offered by the Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) under the USDA Forest Service, is for cost-share demonstration projects. Its primary purpose is to facilitate interaction and information exchange within the forest products industry. The aim is to enhance opportunities for sustained forest products production, specifically focusing on the eastern hardwood forest region. The WERC seeks applications that align with this mission. Historically, approximately $1 million has been available, though current funding depends on the final WERC budget. Proposals were due by February 1, 2011, with applicant notification around May 2, 2011, and awards expected by June 1, 2011.
Opportunity ID: 59054
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-WERC-2011 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USDA-FS-WERC-2011 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.681 — Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 07, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 01, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 01, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 03, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible organizations include nonprofit organizations, State and local governmental agencies, institutions of higher education, tribes, and for-profit organizations. |
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. These projects will help the WERC meet its mission of facilitating interaction and information exchange with the forest products industry, which will enhance opportunities for sustained forest products production in the eastern hardwood forest region. Approximately $1 million has been typically available in the past; however, available funding will be dependent on the final WERC budget. Completed applications are due to the WERC on or before 11:59 p.m. EST, February 1, 2011. Important Dates: December 1, 2010 Issuance of Request for Proposals February 1, 2011 Proposal Submission Deadline May 2, 2011 Approximate date to notify applicants of results June 1, 2011 Approximate date of award |
| Link to Additional Information: | Wood Education and Resource Center web site |
| 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
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Related Documents
Folder 59054 Full Announcement-1 -> ad1049.pdf
Folder 59054 Full Announcement-1 -> 2010-12-01_fy2011_werc_application.pdf
Folder 59054 Full Announcement-1 -> ad1047.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.681 | PKG00022771 | Dec 07, 2010 | Feb 01, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
59054 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
59054 Attachments-1.0.pdf
59054 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
59054 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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