This $541,100 Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research Program (CFDA 10.202) will support forestry research and education at Oregon State University (OSU) over a 2-year period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.
The funded project will enable OSU's College of Forestry to carry out research across several critical areas, including reforestation, forest and...
This $160,000 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680) supports the development of a comprehensive vascular plant data set for the state of Oregon. Awarded to Oregon State University (OSU) on September 12, 2024, the funding will enable the university to collect, organize, and maintain detailed information on the vascular plant species found throughout Oregon. This data will support...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) a $1,110,000 Project Grant under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law State Forest Action Plan in Oregon. The grant, with a performance period from September 2024 to January 2028, will fund a range of forest management and conservation activities across Oregon's non-federal lands. Key focus areas include developing...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded Oregon State University a $209,195 Cooperative Agreement under the Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research program (CFDA 10.001) on September 1, 2023. The agreement supports research focused on "TREATMENT DURABILITY" and has a projected completion date of November 30, 2026. The project aims to make agricultural research discoveries, evaluate alternative research approaches, and provide scientific and technical information to...
This five-year, $498,571 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture will fund research and extension experiences for 50 undergraduate students per year at Oregon State University. The grant supports the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative competitive grants program.
Through this funding, Oregon State University will provide hands-on research experiences focused on digital manufacturing and wood science to undergraduate...
The Oregon Department of Forestry was awarded a $3,750,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The grant funding will support projects that advance environmental justice through urban and community forestry initiatives across Oregon. Key products and services to be delivered include:
Hazardous fuels reduction and community wildfire protection planning
Reforestation and...
The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $248,014 project grant to Oregon State University under the International Forestry Programs federal grant program (CFDA 10.684). The grant will support capacity building for climate and forests in Ecuador from September 2022 through September 2027. Specifically, Oregon State University will extend the Forest Service's efforts to improve forest policies and practices internationally and address climate change by working with Ecuador on...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $1,523,410 Project Grant to the Oregon Department of Forestry under the State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698). The grant funding will support the department's delivery of wildfire protection, forest management, and natural resource conservation services across Oregon over a 3-year performance period from September 23, 2023 to September 30, 2026. Key activities include hazardous fuels...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $22,857,196 Project Grant under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) to the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), a state government entity. The grant funds a 5-year initiative titled "GROWING EQUITY IN OREGON'S URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTS" that aims to plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in urban and community settings...
This $598,328 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) is funding Oregon State University's efforts to advance the commercial viability of point-supported mass timber structures. The 2-year project aims to develop new wood utilization technologies and expand wood product markets to improve forest health, reduce hazardous fuels, and generate economic and environmental benefits. Key activities include...