Project Grant 23DG11094200440
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $505,277 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance federal grant program (CFDA 10.674) to Michigan State University on March 24, 2023. The grant will support piloting nail laminated timber manufacture and demand in Michigan through 2027. Michigan State University will work with sub-awardees ShopHouse Park and Great Lakes Boat Building School to demonstrate the value of nail laminated timber as a building material. ShopHouse...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Michigan Technological University received a $600,000 project grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674), awarded on November 20, 2025, with performance extending through September 30, 2028. The project establishes minimum production protocols and quality control procedures for manufacturing structural finger-jointed hardwood lumber. Primary deliverables include demonstration of a finger...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $198,000 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to Mass Timber Strategy LLC on Sep 25, 2023. The grant will provide direct technical assistance to the Forest Service, state foresters, tribes, and public/private organizations regarding new and emerging wood utilization technologies and products. The goal is to effectively manage forests and extend the most efficient and effective use of wood...
- This $363,425.46 Project Grant was awarded on September 25, 2024 by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance federal grant program (CFDA 10.674). The funding will support Mississippi State University's development of a "Wood Products Economic Development via Mill Location Optimizer" initiative. The project aims to expand and accelerate wood energy and wood products markets across the United States by reducing hazardous forest...
- Project Grant Summary Michigan Technological University received a $400,000 project grant from the USDA Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674), awarded July 17, 2025, with completion targeted for July 31, 2029. The grant funds a demonstration project evaluating Machine Stress Rating (MSR) for structural lumber grading of red maple lumber, a hardwood species not traditionally graded under this well-established softwood grading system. The project will assess...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $160,000 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to Mountain Pine Manufacturing, Inc. on September 10, 2023. The funding will provide direct technical assistance to the Forest Service, state foresters, tribes, and public/private organizations regarding new and emerging wood utilization technologies and products. This project aims to effectively manage forests and extend the most efficient and...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $600,000 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to Green Diamond Resource Company, a for-profit subchapter S corporation, for a project titled "Sustainable Sourcing and Cost Effective Mass Timber Building". The grant, with a performance period from August 26, 2024 to August 31, 2027, will support initiatives to expand and accelerate wood energy and wood products markets across the United...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $190,484 Project Grant to Timber Age Systems Inc. under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674). The award, dated August 23, 2024, with a completion date of December 31, 2026, will fund the development of ponderosa pine mass timber blueprints. This project aims to expand and accelerate wood energy and wood products markets across the United States by reducing hazardous forest fuels, improving forest health, and...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service has awarded a $276,006 Project Grant to Scalecapacity, Inc. under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to provide direct technical assistance regarding new and emerging wood utilization technologies and products. The project aims to effectively manage forests and extend the most efficient and effective use of wood resources. The funding will support activities focused on reducing hazardous fuels, improving forest health,...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $603,150 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance Federal Grant Program (CFDA 10.674) to the Bay Area Council Foundation located in San Francisco, California. The grant, which runs from August 22, 2024 through December 31, 2025, is intended to accelerate the utilization of mass timber in housing construction. Key objectives of the project include developing wood manufacturing capacity, implementing innovative wood utilization...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $599,929 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to Michigan State University (MSU) on January 29, 2024. The 30-month grant will fund strategic outreach, engagement, and technical assistance to expand and diversify the Michigan mass timber ecosystem, with the goal of increasing demand and support for wood utilization. MSU, a premier land-grant research institution, will leverage its expertise across disciplines such as forestry, engineering, and natural sciences to deliver innovative solutions and technical assistance to Forest Service, state forestry agencies, tribes, and public/private organizations. The project aims to develop new wood manufacturing capacity, implement emerging wood utilization technologies, establish wood energy clusters, and overcome market barriers for wood products in Michigan.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $299.9k | 1/29/24 |