Cooperative Agreement 72026818CA00003

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc. (SFI) was awarded a $5,000,000 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). This federal grant program funds projects that plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in urban and community settings, with a focus on advancing environmental justice in underserved areas....

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R8-Southern Region awarded a $584,006.50 Project Grant to Ecoforesters of North Carolina, USA to increase the pace of forestry restoration for rural landowners from September 14, 2022 through June 30, 2025. Under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance federal grant program (CFDA #10.664), Ecoforesters will assist in advancing forest resources management and conservation through activities such as producing and distributing genetically improved tree seeds...

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region awarded a $527,848 project grant to Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc. (SFI), a non-profit organization, to provide technical assistance on new and emerging wood utilization technologies and products under the federal Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674). This project, titled "ADVANCING SOCIAL IMPACT USING MASS TIMBER IN INDUSTRIAL BUILDING TYPES," aims to assist the Forest Service, state foresters,...

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $123,371.87 cooperative agreement to Fundacion Internacional Para La Promocion Del Desarrollo Sustentable Futuro Lati, doing business as Fundacion Futuro Latinoamericano, to support sustainable forestry management in the Sangay-Podoocarpus Conservation Corridor in Ecuador from March 10, 2021 through March 31, 2023. Under the International Forestry Programs (CFDA #10.684) cooperative agreement, Fundacion Futuro Latinoamericano will work to...

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 Federal Grant Program (CFDA 10.674). The grant supports initiatives that aim to reduce hazardous forest fuels, improve forest health, and promote economic and environmental benefits in forestry and wood products sectors. Key focus areas include developing wood manufacturing capacity,...

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $140,022.50 Cooperative Agreement under the International Forestry Programs (CFDA 10.684) to the Forest Service International Foundation. The award, with a performance period from August 13, 2024 to July 31, 2029, supports the foundation's efforts to build institutional capacity in Liberia and Kenya through a range of environmental and conservation initiatives. The grant funds comprehensive activities such as research, education, training,...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $183,000 Cooperative Agreement under the International Forestry Programs (CFDA 10.684) to Agritix Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia. The purpose of this 5-year award, with a start date of September 4, 2024 and completion date of July 31, 2029, is to develop and deploy an automated wood identification model for West Africa. This project aims to address critical global challenges such as climate change, forest conservation, and supporting...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $162,000 Cooperative Agreement under the International Forestry Programs (CFDA 10.684) to Wadi For Sustainable Ecosystems Development NGO for the Jordan Restoration and Gender Equity Initiative. This project, running from April 2024 to March 2026, supports sustainable forestry, climate change mitigation, and conservation efforts in Jordan's forest environments. Key activities include research, education, training, capacity...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $420,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Forest Service International Foundation under the International Forestry Programs (CFDA 10.684) on August 13, 2024. The agreement supports the development of global wood identification tools to combat illegal logging. The funding will be used to build comprehensive tools and resources to improve the ability to accurately identify wood species and track the global timber trade, a key...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $223,000 Cooperative Agreement to Trent University under the International Forestry Programs (CFDA 10.684) to improve forest policies and practices globally. The award, titled "DATA DRIVEN DECISION MAKING WITH THE FOREST DATABASE", will fund research, data analysis, and technical reporting to support evidence-based decision-making related to forest management and conservation. Through this 2-year project, Trent University will...