Wood Innovations
OVERVIEW INFORMATIONCatalog of Domestic Assistance Number is 1 0. 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 Projects 3. 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, 201 5. 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.
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 Projects 3. 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, 201 5. 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.
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
USDA Forest Service web site. Once there, click on 2015 Wood Innovations RFP.
Additional Information of 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).
Full Opportunity Web Address:
www.na.fs.fed.us/werc/
Contact:
Edward CesaDeputy Director - WERCPhone 304-285-1530
Agency Email Description:
USDA Forest Service e-mail address
Agency Email:
ecesa@fs.fed.us
Date Posted:
2014-10-27
Application Due Date:
2015-01-23
Archive Date:
2015-02-22
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