Agricultural use of low grade woody biomass for local food production

Ended Project Grant Awarded

Award ID
23DG11094200427
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$487,050

Award facts

Assistance listing
10.674 Wood Utilization Assistance
Completion date
Funding
  • $243,525.00 Federal
  • $243,525.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Vermont, USA

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About this award

This $487,050 Project Grant was awarded on January 22, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to Kerwin Hill Farm LLC, a for-profit, economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business in Vermont. The grant funding will support research and implementation of methods to leverage low-grade woody biomass byproducts from forest management to enhance local food production in Vermont. This project aims to improve agricultural operations while promoting innovative wood utilization technologies. Kerwin Hill Farm LLC has previously secured other USDA grants related to renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for its agricultural operations, demonstrating its expertise in aligning federal funding with priorities around sustainability and rural economic development.

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Who received award 23DG11094200427?

23DG11094200427 was awarded to Kerwin Hill Farm LLC by Region 9 - Eastern Region (Forest Service) on January 22, 2024.

How much is award 23DG11094200427 worth?

$487,050 has been obligated on 23DG11094200427: $243,525 in federal funding and $243,525 in non-federal funding.

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