Project Grant 18DG11052021240

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R5-Pacific Southwest Region awarded a $567,320 Project Grant to Pacific Biochar Benefit Corporation through the Wood Utilization Assistance federal grant program (CFDA 10.674). The grant will support upgrading an existing biomass power plant owned by Pacific Biochar Benefit Corporation to allow for biochar production and increased throughput of forest biomass from Jun 2021-Jun 2023. The Wood Utilization Assistance program aims to promote effective...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service R5-Pacific Southwest Region awarded West Biofuels LLC, a for-profit, veteran-owned limited liability company, a $702,600 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to support the "MARIPOSA FOREST BIOMASS TO RENEWABLE BIOENERGY AND BIOCHAR" project. This project aims to utilize forest biomass and agricultural byproducts to produce renewable bioenergy and biochar. West Biofuels LLC has demonstrated expertise...

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R5-Pacific Southwest Region awarded a $1,200,000 Project Grant under the Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program (CFDA 10.708) to West Biofuels LLC, a for-profit veteran-owned limited liability company, for the "HAT CREEK BIOENERGY" project. The grant funding will be used to install a wood energy system that utilizes wood and wood biomass as the primary fuel source, as well as to construct an innovative wood products facility. This...

The Forest Service awarded a $500,000 cooperative agreement to the University of California, Berkeley under the Wood Utilization Assistance federal grant program (CFDA 10.674) for the period of September 8, 2022 through August 31, 2026. The agreement will support the university's efforts to leverage emerging biofuels markets to advance forest restoration activities across California. As the prime awardee, UC Berkeley will provide direct technical assistance and apply new and emerging wood...

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R5-Pacific Southwest Region awarded Tuolumne Biomass LLC an $800,000 Project Grant on August 5, 2022 under the Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program (CFDA 10.708). The grant will support the installation of a wood energy system utilizing wood and wood biomass as the primary fuel source, as well as the construction of an innovative wood products facility, in Tuolumne County, California through May 31, 2025. The Community Wood Energy and...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $10,000,000 Project Grant to Allotrope Cellulosic Development Company LLC in Orinda, California under the Biobased Market Development and Access Grant Program (CFDA 10.376). The grant supports the development of advanced biomanufacturing technologies, including anaerobic fermentation, yeast microbe modification, and cellulosic biorefinery facilities. The project aims to build or operate an Integrated Demonstration...

This $600,000 Project Grant award, provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674), will support Verenovo Energy Inc. in establishing a new biochar production facility in North Carolina. The funding will enable Verenovo to expand its capacity to manufacture biochar, a sustainable product derived from woody biomass. This project aims to create additional value in the forestry supply chain by developing new...

Federal Project Grant Award Summary Fall River Resource Conservation District received a $300,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674), awarded on September 5, 2025, with a completion deadline of September 30, 2027. The District will deliver three primary products and services: (1) engineering design services for equipment installation, including equipment layout drawings and process flow diagrams; (2)...

The Foundation for California Community Colleges will partner with industry and educational institutions to establish a statewide infrastructure for training in forest health and fire safety through a $42.9 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration. The grant was awarded on September 1, 2022 under the EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance program to support regions experiencing adverse economic changes. Through the grant, FCC will work with...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $603,240 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance Program (CFDA 10.674) to the Redding Rancheria Economic Development Corporation. The grant supports the development of a biomass to hydrogen facility in Red Bluff, California, with a project period from August 2024 to July 2028. The funded project aims to expand wood energy and wood product markets, reduce hazardous forest fuels, improve forest health, and promote economic and...