The U.S. Forest Service is offering the USDA-FS-WERC-2013-SWET grant to support collaborative wood energy teams in developing viable wood energy systems. Public-private teams can seek funding for workshops, technical assistance, and community outreach to advance wood energy projects. The grant aims to establish geographic or business sector-based clusters of wood energy projects, promoting sustainability in both public and private sectors. Applications are accepted until August 5, 2013. For more information, visit the Wood Education and Resource Center website.
Opportunity ID: 237178
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-FS-WERC-2013-SWET |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | USDA-FS-WERC-2013-SWET |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.674 — Forest Products Lab: Technology Marketing Unit (TMU) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 09, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jul 03, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 05, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 05, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Oct 11, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | State, local and Tribal governments, non-profit organizations, public utilities districts |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Forest Service |
| Description:: | The U.S. Forest Service is providing leadership and funding on behalf of a USDA, multiagency, Wood-To-Energy Initiative by offering a Request for Proposals for projects that support collaborative, statewide wood energy teams that advance the installation of commercially viable wood energy systems. Public-private statewide teams are invited to seek funding to support the development of geographic or business sector-based clusters of wood energy projects. Activities may include, but are not limited to, workshops and assistance that provide technical, financial, and environmental information; preliminary engineering assessments; and community outreach needed to support development of wood energy projects in both the public and private sectors. Completed electronic applications are due to the Wood Education and Resource Center on or before 11:59 p.m. EST, August 5, 2013.For more details, visit http://www.na.fs.fed.us/werc/ and click on the link to 2013 Statewide Wood Energy Teams. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 | Jul 03, 2013 |
Package Status
Package No: 1