The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $3.15 million Project Grant to Oregon State University under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant funds the Oregon Mass Timber Coalition led by the Port of Portland to modernize and boost Oregon's forest products industry. Key initiatives include working with rural forest-dependent communities to increase access to wood fiber and facilitate a workforce development program for wood-based products. Resources will also support university research and development programs designing and prototyping new construction materials. Additionally, the grant will assist state agencies in establishing a regulatory framework to accommodate modular mass timber homes in rural communities impacted by wildlife. The investment is intended to develop and strengthen regional industry clusters while promoting economic equity, good-paying jobs, and enhancing U.S. competitiveness globally. The period of performance spans September 2022 through May 2027.
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