The U.S. Forest Service is offering the Wood Innovations Grant Program to expand wood energy and wood products markets in the United States. The grant aims to reduce hazardous fuels, improve forest health, lower forest management costs, and enhance the economic and environmental health of communities. Two grant categories are available: one for wood energy markets and another for wood products markets. Projects utilizing low-value wood from high wildfire risk areas will receive preference. Proposals must be submitted electronically by January 23, 2015, to the designated Regional Biomass Coordinator. For more information, visit the 2015 Wood Innovations Grant Program page on the U.S. Forest Service website.
Opportunity ID: 269148
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-WERC-2015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Wood Innovations |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.674 — Wood Utilization Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 27, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 31, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 22, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| 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: | Eligible applicants are for-profit entities; State, local, and Tribal governments; school districts; communities; not-for-profit organizations; or special purpose districts (e.g., public utilities districts, fire districts, conservation districts, or ports). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: | OVERVIEW INFORMATIONCatalog of Domestic Assistance Number is 10.674Program name is Wood Utilization AssistanceImportant Dates:October 27, 2014 Issuance of Request for ProposalsJanuary 23, 2015 Proposal submission deadlineSynopsis of Funding OpportunityThe U.S. Forest Service (Forest Service) requests proposals to substantially expand and accelerate wood energy and wood products markets throughout the United States to support forest management needs on National Forest System and other forest lands. This Request for Proposals focuses on the following priorities: Reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health on National Forest System and other forest lands. Reduce costs of forest management on all land types. Promote economic and environmental health of communities.Funding will be awarded in two separate grant categories: GRANT CATEGORY 1: EXPANSION OF WOOD ENERGY MARKETSThe intent of this category is to stimulate, expand, or support wood energy markets that depend on forest residues or forest byproducts generated from all land types. Preference will be given to projects that make use of low-value wood generated from National Forest System and other forest lands with high wildfire risk. Subcategories include:1. Statewide Wood Energy Teams 2. Wood Energy Projects3. Wood Energy MarketsGRANT CATEGORY 2: EXPANSION OF WOOD PRODUCTS MARKETSThe intent of this category is to promote markets that create or expand the demand for non-energy based wood products. Preference will be given to projects that support commercial building markets or other markets that use existing or innovative wood products. Wood energy projects will not be considered under this category because those projects can apply for funding under Grant Category 1. Completed electronic applications are due to the Regional Biomass Coordinator designated for your Forest Service region by 11:59 p.m. on January 23, 2015.Each submittal must consist of two separate PDF files, as follows: 1. Proposal narrative and appendixes (Wood Innovations Application Parts 1 and 2) 2. Financial Forms (Wood Innovations Application Part 3)Searchable format PDF files are preferred.For more details, visit http://www.na.fs.fed.us/werc/ and click on the link to the 2015 Wood Innovations Grant Program. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service at 8008778339 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. |
| Link to Additional Information: | USDA Forest Service web site. Once there, click on 2015 Wood Innovations RFP. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Correct web site address is www.na.fs.fed.us/werc/ See Eligibility Explanation for details about eligible applicants. | Oct 31, 2014 | |
| Oct 31, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-WERC-2015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Wood Innovations |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.674 — Wood Utilization Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 27, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 31, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 22, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| 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: | Eligible applicants are for-profit entities; State, local, and Tribal governments; school districts; communities; not-for-profit organizations; or special purpose districts (e.g., public utilities districts, fire districts, conservation districts, or ports). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: | OVERVIEW INFORMATIONCatalog of Domestic Assistance Number is 10.674Program name is Wood Utilization AssistanceImportant Dates:October 27, 2014 Issuance of Request for ProposalsJanuary 23, 2015 Proposal submission deadlineSynopsis of Funding OpportunityThe U.S. Forest Service (Forest Service) requests proposals to substantially expand and accelerate wood energy and wood products markets throughout the United States to support forest management needs on National Forest System and other forest lands. This Request for Proposals focuses on the following priorities: Reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health on National Forest System and other forest lands. Reduce costs of forest management on all land types. Promote economic and environmental health of communities.Funding will be awarded in two separate grant categories: GRANT CATEGORY 1: EXPANSION OF WOOD ENERGY MARKETSThe intent of this category is to stimulate, expand, or support wood energy markets that depend on forest residues or forest byproducts generated from all land types. Preference will be given to projects that make use of low-value wood generated from National Forest System and other forest lands with high wildfire risk. Subcategories include:1. Statewide Wood Energy Teams 2. Wood Energy Projects3. Wood Energy MarketsGRANT CATEGORY 2: EXPANSION OF WOOD PRODUCTS MARKETSThe intent of this category is to promote markets that create or expand the demand for non-energy based wood products. Preference will be given to projects that support commercial building markets or other markets that use existing or innovative wood products. Wood energy projects will not be considered under this category because those projects can apply for funding under Grant Category 1. Completed electronic applications are due to the Regional Biomass Coordinator designated for your Forest Service region by 11:59 p.m. on January 23, 2015.Each submittal must consist of two separate PDF files, as follows: 1. Proposal narrative and appendixes (Wood Innovations Application Parts 1 and 2) 2. Financial Forms (Wood Innovations Application Part 3)Searchable format PDF files are preferred.For more details, visit http://www.na.fs.fed.us/werc/ and click on the link to the 2015 Wood Innovations Grant Program. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service at 8008778339 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. |
| Link to Additional Information: | USDA Forest Service web site. Once there, click on 2015 Wood Innovations RFP. |
| 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-2015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Wood Innovations |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.674 — Wood Utilization Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 31, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 22, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| 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: | Eligible applicants are for-profit entities; State, local, and Tribal governments; school districts; communities; not-for-profit organizations; or special purpose districts (e.g., public utilities districts, fire districts, conservation districts, or ports). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: | OVERVIEW INFORMATION
Catalog of Domestic Assistance Number is 10.674 Important Dates: Synopsis of Funding Opportunity This Request for Proposals focuses on the following priorities: Funding will be awarded in two separate grant categories: GRANT CATEGORY 2: EXPANSION OF WOOD PRODUCTS MARKETS Completed electronic applications are due to the Regional Biomass Coordinator designated for your Forest Service region by 11:59 p.m. on January 23, 2015. Each submittal must consist of two separate PDF files, as follows: Searchable format PDF files are preferred. For more details, visit http://www.na.fs.fed.us/werc/ and click on the link to the 2015 Wood Innovations Grant Program. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service at 8008778339 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. |
| Link to Additional Information: | USDA Forest Service web site. Once there, click on 2015 Wood Innovations RFP. |
| 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 |
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