This grant, offered by the U.S. Forest Service as part of the USDA’s multiagency Wood-To-Energy Initiative, aims to fund projects that establish and support collaborative, statewide wood energy teams. The primary purpose is to advance the installation of commercially viable wood energy systems across various regions. Public-private statewide teams are invited to seek funding to develop geographic or business sector-based clusters of wood energy projects. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, providing workshops and assistance on technical, financial, and environmental information, conducting preliminary engineering assessments, and engaging in community outreach. The initiative seeks to foster the development of wood energy projects in both public and private sectors, promoting sustainable energy solutions.
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: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.674 — Forest Products Lab: Technology Marketing Unit (TMU) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 03, 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:
Edward Cesa
Deputy Director – WERC Phone 304-285-1530 Email:ecesa@fs.fed.us |
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Related Documents
Folder 237178 Full Announcement-1 -> 2013-07-01_part 1_cooperator contact information.pdf
Folder 237178 Full Announcement-1 -> 2013-07-01_part 3_required financial forms list.pdf
Folder 237178 Full Announcement-1 -> 2013-07-09_instructions.pdf
Folder 237178 Full Announcement-1 -> 2013-07-01_part 2_narrative proposal and program of work.pdf
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