The Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation Vermont received a $595,516 federal Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) on December 17, 2024. The funding will support the "WOOD INNOVATION VERMONT WORKING LANDS ADVANCED WOOD HEATING INITIATIVE" through August 31, 2029. The project aims to expand and accelerate wood energy and wood products markets in Vermont by developing new wood manufacturing capacity, implementing innovative wood utilization technologies, and overcoming market barriers for wood-based energy solutions. The department may distribute sub-awards to eligible entities for local implementation of this federally funded initiative.
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