Project Grant 21DG11046000612

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $300,000 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to Vaagen Bros. Lumber, Inc. to install an x-ray log scanning system at their Colville, Washington sawmill. This grant supports the company's efforts to enhance wood product processing capabilities and improve forest management activities through innovative technologies. The project will be completed by May 13, 2027, aligning with federal objectives of...

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R6-Pacific Northwest Region awarded a $692,925 project grant to Wyeast Timber Services LLC under the Wood Utilization Assistance federal grant program (CFDA 10.674). The grant will support log sorting and optimization services from November 9, 2022 through July 15, 2024. As described in the program details, the Wood Utilization Assistance program aims to provide technical assistance regarding new wood utilization technologies and products to...

This $359,000 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance Federal Grant Program (CFDA 10.674) will support upgrades to the sawmill operating equipment control systems for C&C FP Holdings, LLC in Louisiana. The funding will enable the company to enhance their wood manufacturing capacity and promote more efficient and effective forest management practices. The award has a performance period of 5 years, with...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service awarded a $1,250,000 Project Grant under the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act Financial Assistance to Facilities that Purchase and Process Byproducts for Ecosystem Restoration program (CFDA 10.725) to Sun Mountain Lumber, Inc. The award, made on Aug 13, 2024, will support the establishment of an automated wood product grading system at the company's facility in Deer Lodge, Montana. This grant aligns with the program's objective to...

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R1-Northern Region awarded a $997,912.00 Project Grant to TECH Woods USA, LLC under the Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program (CFDA 10.708). The grant funding will be used to supplement the capital costs 1) for installing a wood energy system that utilizes wood and wood biomass (including residuals) as the primary fuels source and 2) for building an innovative wood products facility. The project will be completed by August 31, 2026.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $490,319 Project Grant to Robbins Lumber East Baldwin, LLC on September 20, 2021 through 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 residuals as the primary fuel source at Robbins Lumber East Baldwin's facility in Maine. The Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program provides assistance to supplement capital...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded Timberlab Inc., a for-profit wood products manufacturer, a $1,000,000 Project Grant under the Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program (CFDA 10.708) to support fabrication expansion and wood energy system installation. The award, dated August 12, 2024, will support Timberlab's efforts to develop sustainable wood manufacturing capabilities and explore innovative wood utilization technologies over the performance period...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $687,583.71 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to Ossipee Mountain Land Co on January 16, 2024. The grant will fund the "The Wood Innovations Kindling Sawmill Upgrade Project" over a period ending on July 31, 2028. The project aims to expand and accelerate wood energy and wood products markets in the United States by supporting the development of new wood manufacturing capacity,...

This federal Project Grant award for $391,548, provided by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674), is intended to fund the "SAWMILL CARRIAGE IMPROVEMENT UPGRADE FOR GREATER LOG UTILIZATION IN CENTRAL APPALACHIA" project. The grant, awarded to Kentucky Hardwood Lumber Co Inc. on August 17, 2024, will support the company's efforts to upgrade its sawmill carriage system in order to increase log utilization and...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $1,000,000.00 Project Grant to Cutmytimber USA Inc. under the Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program (CFDA 10.708) to expand their mass timber fabrication capability. The award, dated July 22, 2024, is intended to support capital investments that will improve forest health, stimulate the local economy, and increase the utilization of wood-based energy technologies and value-added wood products. The project will focus...