Cooperative Agreement 26CA11132544011
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary Award Overview The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $1 million Cooperative Agreement to the United States Endowment For Forestry And Communities, Inc. on August 17, 2025, under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674). This five-year agreement, extending through July 31, 2030, will expand the pace and scale of critical technical assistance provided to the wood products manufacturing industry. The award supports initiatives...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $750,000 Cooperative Agreement on December 17, 2024 to the United States Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Inc. under the Wood Utilization Assistance (CFDA 10.674) federal grant program. The award will provide technical assistance to support the development of wood manufacturing capacity, innovative wood utilization technologies, wood energy clusters, and solutions to overcome market barriers for wood products and energy....
- The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $10,000,000.00 Cooperative Agreement to the United States Endowment For Forestry And Communities, Inc. under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) on January 19, 2025. This cooperative agreement, with a performance period through January 15, 2030, supports the Endowment's efforts to expand and accelerate wood energy and wood products markets across the United States. Key objectives include reducing hazardous...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $260,000.00 Cooperative Agreement to Discover Mediaworks, Inc. on May 14, 2024 under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674). The project aims to provide direct technical assistance to the Forest Service, state foresters, tribes, public and private organizations regarding new and emerging wood utilization technologies and products to effectively manage forests and extend the most efficient and effective use of...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $3,300,000 Cooperative Agreement to the United States Endowment For Forestry And Communities, Inc. under the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act Financial Assistance to Facilities that Purchase and Process Byproducts for Ecosystem Restoration program (CFDA 10.725). The award supports infrastructure and utilization of byproducts from ecosystem restoration projects on federal and Tribal lands, with the goal of decreasing the...
- This $750,000 Cooperative Agreement was awarded on August 20, 2024 by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674). The funding will support the Council of Western State Foresters (CWSF), a non-profit organization, in expanding and accelerating wood energy and wood products markets across the western United States. Key activities to be delivered under this 5-year award include developing wood manufacturing capacity,...
- The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory awarded a $575,000 cooperative agreement to the United States Endowment For Forestry And Communities, Inc. from September 15, 2022 through September 1, 2026 under the Forestry Research program (CFDA #10.652). The award will support the development of wood-based biorefinery products for sustainable packaging through applied research and technology transfer initiatives. As part of its mission to extend...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $750,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Northeast-Midwest State Foresters Alliance, Inc. on May 17, 2024 under the Wood Utilization Assistance (CFDA 10.674) federal grant program. The funding will be used to build and support state forestry utilization and marketing capacity through targeted investments in state forestry utilization and marketing programs. The project aims to reduce hazardous fuels, improve forest health, and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Forest Resources Association Inc. received a $385,227 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674), awarded September 4, 2025, with completion targeted for September 30, 2028. The awardee will conduct supplier-consumer relations workshops and timber harvesting and procurement training programs designed to strengthen the domestic wood supply chain and improve operational...
- This Cooperative Agreement award, valued at $1,995,649.00, was provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Landscape Scale Restoration program (CFDA 10.731). The award aims to increase access for underserved and small acreage landowners to emerging private markets for climate mitigation or forest resilience through training. The key products and services to be delivered under this award include providing technical assistance,...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded $500,000 through a Cooperative Agreement to the United States Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Inc. under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674). The award, effective April 22, 2026 through December 31, 2027, supports the development of practical and scalable solutions for creating markets for low-value wood fiber. This funding aligns with the Wood Innovations program's objective to strengthen the domestic forest products industry and expand wood product and wood energy markets while supporting sustainable forest management and hazardous fuel reduction objectives. Through this cooperative agreement, the Endowment will leverage its expertise in forestry and sustainable practices to advance wood utilization initiatives. As a nonprofit organization headquartered in South Carolina with a proven track record of managing USDA Forest Service grants, the Endowment will deliver technical assistance and collaborative solutions to address market barriers and develop viable applications for lower-value wood resources. The project execution is supported by the organization's established partnerships with academic institutions and forestry stakeholders, positioning the initiative to generate meaningful economic and environmental benefits for rural communities while advancing the domestic timber industry's long-term viability.Federal Cooperative Agreement Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $250.0k | 4/22/26 |