USDA Makes Nearly $50 Million in Grant Funding Available to Strengthen Forest Products Economy, Forest Sector Jobs

On October 18^th, the Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is making nearly $50 million in grant funding available for proposals that support crucial links between resilient, healthy forests, strong rural economies, and jobs in the forestry sector. The Forest Service’s three key grant programs are providing this open opportunity to support the forest products economy.

• Wood Innovations Grant Funding Opportunity - Due December 15, 2023
• Community Wood Grant Funding Opportunity - Due December 15, 2023
• Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Grant Opportunity – Due December 1, 2023

The agency is seeking proposals that support innovative uses of wood in the construction of low carbon buildings, as a renewable energy source, and in manufacturing and processing products. These programs also provide direct support to expand and retrofit wood energy systems and wood products manufacturing facilities nationwide. For details, visit the Forest Service webpage. For funding questions, contact RCRC Policy and Local Assistance Manager, Eric Will.