The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $2.5 million Project Grant to the University of Oregon under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant will support the Oregon Mass Timber Coalition led by the Port of Portland to modernize and boost Oregon's forest products industry by establishing national leadership in mass timber construction. Key deliverables include working with rural forest-dependent communities to increase wood fiber access and facilitate workforce training programs. Funding will also provide resources to university research developing new construction materials and assist state agencies in crafting regulations to enable modular mass timber housing. The investment aims to strengthen regional industry clusters while promoting economic equity and competitiveness through good-paying jobs.
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