The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $2,600,000 Project Grant on August 7, 2024 to Blueprint Partners Corp under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674). The grant will support the development of a mass timber cross-laminated timber and offsite production facility in Windsor, Connecticut. The project aims to expand and accelerate wood energy and wood products markets nationwide by reducing hazardous fuels, improving forest health, and promoting economic and environmental benefits across forest lands. Funded initiatives typically include developing wood manufacturing capacity, implementing new wood utilization technologies, establishing wood energy clusters, and overcoming market barriers for wood products and energy solutions. The performance period for this award is from August 7, 2024 to June 1, 2029.
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