USDA-FS-WERC-2011
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, 201 1. 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
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, 201 1. 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
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Wood Education and Resource Center web site
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligible organizations include nonprofit organizations, State and local governmental agencies, institutions of higher education, tribes, and for-profit organizations.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.na.fs.fed.us/werc/grants.shtm
Contact:
Edward CesaDeputy Director - WERCPhone 304-285-1530
Agency Email Description:
Work
Agency Email:
ecesa@fs.fed.us
Date Posted:
2010-12-07
Application Due Date:
2011-02-01
Archive Date:
2011-03-03
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