Project Grant 21ACERWV1011
- The University of Vermont received a $499,993 Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Acer Access Development Program (CFDA 10.174) to support efforts promoting the domestic maple syrup industry. The three-year award beginning September 30, 2021 will fund research and education activities related to maple syrup production, as well as promotion of the industry through demonstration projects and technical assistance. Key deliverables...
- This three-year, $495,692.66 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service will support research and outreach efforts through the Acer Access Development Program. Funded activities between Michigan State University's Forestry and Integrated Crop Expansion Center and a local craft distillery will evaluate utilizing late season and post-season maple sap in producing 100% pure maple distillate products. The partnership aims to refine handling and...
- Utah State University was awarded a $500,000 Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Acer Access Development Program (CFDA 10.174) to develop the maple syrup industry in the Intermountain West region. The three-year award will support education programs for landowners on maple sap collection and production processes, and research on sap yields from tapping bigtooth maple, boxelder, and Norway maple trees in Utah using traditional and...
- The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets (VAAFM) received a $493,723 Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Acer Access Development Program (CFDA 10.174) to undertake activities expanding consumer engagement with Vermont and US maple products. The 2021 grant project takes an integrated approach to increase sales and consumption of maple products through promotion of research, education, and marketing efforts related to the...
- The University of Wisconsin-Madison received a $470,387 Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Acer Access Development Program (CFDA #10.174) to advance maple syrup production in Wisconsin through September 2024. The University will design and deliver audience-specific educational resources and learning opportunities to address knowledge gaps among landowners, professionals and underserved audiences like farmers and tribes. This will...
- The University of Washington was awarded $497,846 under the Acer Access Development Program by the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service to facilitate the development of a commercial maple syrup industry from bigleaf maple in the Pacific Northwest. The three-year project grant will support research and outreach to promote maple syrup production in Washington and Oregon through improved techniques adapted to regional weather conditions. Key activities include identifying...
- This $817,740 Project Grant was awarded by the Appalachian Regional Commission under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant aims to "Accelerate Forest Farming in Central Appalachia" by strengthening market connections and collaboration for long-term sector impact and sustainability. The prime recipient, Virginia Tech, will leverage its agricultural research and extension expertise to support and engage with a network of sub-awardees, including non-profit...
- The University of Missouri System was awarded $473,481 under the Acer Access Development Program federal Project Grant by the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service to support efforts promoting the domestic maple syrup industry in Missouri. Through this funding, the University will analyze the maple resources and syrup production potential in the lower Midwest region, developing an understanding of the economics and technical guides tailored for sustainable management and...
- Future Generations received a $162,870 project grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance federal grant program (CFDA 10.664). The grant will fund activities from August 2021 through December 2023 to study the value of riparian buffers in Appalachia. As part of CFDA's mission to promote forest resource management and conservation, this award will support Future Generations' work to advance understanding of genetically improved...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $712,416 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD), a non-profit organization based in Duffield, Virginia. This grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, will fund ASD's efforts to strengthen sustainable agriculture, rural economic development, and community support in the Appalachian region. Key initiatives to be delivered through...
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, educational materials, and coaching support. They will also create eight regional best practice demonstration sites to showcase high-yield production techniques and business planning. The overall goal is to increase maple syrup production in the region, improve woodlot management practices, enhance financial viability of maple enterprises, and establish regional expertise to ensure sustainability of these efforts. The period of performance is from September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2024.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $500.0k | 9/2/21 |