Cooperative Agreement NR243D47XXXXC007

The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded West Virginia State University Research and Development Corporation $299,976 on December 15, 2025, under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants program (CFDA 10.216) to conduct food science research on specialty tree syrup production in West Virginia. The project addresses the scientific knowledge gap surrounding black walnut and sycamore syrup production by pursuing four objectives: identifying and...

The Future Generations organization will use a $500,000 Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Acer Access Development Program (CFDA 10.174) to deliver educational services and establish demonstration sites promoting maple syrup production in Appalachia. Specifically, the grantee will provide technical and business skills training to maple producers and landowners across Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia through workshops,...

The Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $230,000 cooperative agreement to the West Virginia University Research Corporation to provide technical assistance during the implementation phase of the Elkhorn Creek Watershed Project under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention program (CFDA 10.904). This program aims to protect, develop, and utilize land and water resources in watersheds through technical and financial assistance for works of...

Summary West Virginia University Research Corporation received a $250,000 Cooperative Agreement from the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902), awarded on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2030. The agreement leverages resources from both NRCS and the WVU College of Law Land Use and Sustainable Development Clinic to improve the efficiency and delivery of Farm Bill (FB) easement programs. The collaboration...

The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded $293,472 to West Virginia State University Research and Development Corporation on October 1, 2025, under the Cooperative Forestry Research program (CFDA 10.202) to conduct field and laboratory research on biochar soil amendments in Appalachian regions. The project will establish field research studies at multiple locations representing reclaimed mine sites and farmlands with different soil types typical to the...

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region awarded $580,102 to the WV Forestry Association, Inc. on January 13, 2026, under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674). The project seeks to form a Wood Utilization Committee to improve the profitability of state-based hardwood manufacturing facilities through increased operational efficiency, expanded labor markets, and improved management. Performance occurs in West Virginia, with a completion date of May 31,...

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service Region 9–Eastern Region awarded the West Virginia Division of Forestry $498,367 on June 2, 2026, under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to actively manage forests for health and productivity while implementing West Virginia State Forest Action Plan priorities. The recipient will conduct state fire assistance activities focused on critical preparedness needs and hazard mitigation, including maintaining communication systems and...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $464,000 Project Grant to the West Virginia Division of Forestry under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664). The grant, which runs from June 20, 2024, to May 30, 2029, will support a comprehensive range of forest management and conservation activities across non-federal lands in West Virginia. Key products and services to be delivered through this funding include: developing genetically improved tree seeds...

New Roots Community Farm Inc., a West Virginia-based nonprofit organization, received a $364,291 Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. The award funds business technical assistance activities in West Virginia, supporting the ARC's strategic objectives to strengthen Appalachia's economy through entrepreneurial and business development initiatives and to build...

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region awarded $612,000 to the State of West Virginia Department of Agriculture on July 31, 2026, under the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680) to increase active forest management, reduce wildfire risk, and implement shared stewardship through cooperative forest health protection and monitoring across West Virginia. The award funds hemlock woolly adelgid management, oak wilt monitoring, beech leaf disease surveys, spongy moth...