Project Grant 23DG11094200416
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $1,523,866.00 Cooperative Forestry Assistance (CFDA 10.664) Project Grant to the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation on May 28, 2025. This grant will fund multiple forest management, conservation, and restoration programs authorized under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act through September 30, 2029. Key activities include forest stewardship, landscape restoration, fire prevention and suppression,...
- This federal Project Grant award of $500,000 from the USDA Forest Service's Community Project Funds - Congressionally Directed Spending (CFDA 10.730) program provides funding to the Vermont Woodlands Association to support the "CONSERVING WORKING FAMILY FORESTS THROUGH INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT EDUCATION" initiative. The project aims to address local environmental challenges and enhance community resilience through targeted forestry and conservation efforts in Vermont. The 5-year...
- The Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation Vermont received a $2,122,996.00 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region on August 17, 2023. The grant is funded through the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664), which supports the advancement of forest resources management, conservation, and related activities on non-federal forest and rural lands. The grant award will fund a range of initiatives over the 5-year project...
- This $386,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Program (CFDA 10.664) will support the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation in implementing a variety of forest management, conservation, and restoration initiatives across non-federal lands in Vermont. Key activities to be funded include developing genetically improved tree seeds and seedlings, producing and distributing tree seedlings for...
- This federal Project Grant award for $595,516.00, provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674), supports the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation's "Wood Innovation Vermont Working Lands Advanced Wood Heating Initiative." The grant will fund activities to expand and accelerate wood energy and wood products markets in Vermont, with the key objectives of reducing hazardous forest...
- The Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation Vermont was awarded a $750,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Forest Service's "Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program" (CFDA 10.727) on September 25, 2023. The grant will fund projects to plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in and adjacent to cities and towns across Vermont over the award period ending June 30, 2028. The program aims to advance...
- This federal Project Grant award of $1,200,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act - Forest Legacy Program (CFDA 10.734) was provided to the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation on January 8, 2025. The grant will fund a range of forest conservation and management activities in Vermont through December 31, 2029. Key activities include fee simple land purchases, sustainable forest management, wildfire mitigation,...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $978,728 Project Grant to Central Mass Tree Inc. under the Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) program (CFDA 10.681) on June 23, 2025. The grant seeks to expand firewood production and improve energy efficiency at the grantee's operations in Massachusetts. Key elements include: Installation of a diesel stacker conveyor, second firewood kiln, and second Quonset hut to store dry firewood. Replacement of an old diesel firewood...
- The University of Wisconsin System received a $349,072 Project Grant award on August 15, 2025 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service's Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) program (CFDA 10.681). The grant will fund the development and dissemination of outreach messaging showcasing forestry careers, professional advancement, and forest management, wood products, and operational services. The program will create an outreach campaign and online resource hub to educate students,...
- The Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation Vermont received a $1,000,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region on August 4, 2023. The 5-year grant will support the Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative's data management and administration in partnership with other states. The grant is funded through the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680), which aims to protect and manage non-federal forest resources, develop improved...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service has awarded a $800,000 Project Grant to the Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation Vermont under the Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) program (CFDA 10.681). This grant will support projects that enhance opportunities for sustained forest products production in the eastern hardwood forest region. Key initiatives funded under this award include improving manufacturing efficiencies, developing new products and markets, promoting sustainable forestry practices, and addressing challenges faced by small to medium-sized wood products businesses in Vermont. The grant has an award date of February 12, 2024 and a targeted completion date of August 31, 2026. The Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation Vermont may distribute sub-awards to eligible entities for local implementation of these federally funded forestry and wood products industry initiatives.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $400.0k | 2/12/24 |