Project Grant 25DG11052021252
- This $528,000 Project Grant awarded on January 17, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) will provide direct technical assistance to the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to support sustainable forestry initiatives across Hawaii. Key deliverables include developing new wood manufacturing capacity, implementing emerging wood utilization technologies, establishing wood energy clusters,...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $600,000 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to Mahipapa LLC, a for-profit limited liability company located in Honolulu, Hawaii. This award, with a performance period from August 2024 to December 2027, supports the "Biomass Automation Project" to expand and accelerate wood energy and wood products markets across the United States. The key products and services to be delivered...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, through its Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674), awarded a $214,000 Project Grant to The Albizia Project, LLC in Hawaii. The primary goals of this 2-year project are to: Collaborate with local stakeholders and wood processing businesses to strengthen forest supply chains and promote industry growth in Hawaii. Establish positions to implement outreach activities and create an informational website to educate consumers on timber...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $600,000 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to Mahipapa LLC in Hawaii. The grant funding will be used to automate the wood chipper loading process at the biomass plant by eliminating manual loading and replacing crane loading equipment with an underpile reclaimer. This automation will increase the plant's throughput and energy production, with expected increases in daily energy output and...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $3,300,000 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance federal grant program (CFDA 10.674) to Simonpietri Enterprises LLC, a small disadvantaged, woman-owned, and veteran-owned business in Hawaii. The grant supports the development of innovative soil restoration products made from wildfire fuels and invasive species. The project aims to reduce hazardous forest fuels, improve forest health, and promote economic and...
- This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program (CFDA 10.708) provides $2,858,000.00 to Simonpietri Enterprises LLC, a small disadvantaged, woman-owned, and veteran-owned business in Kailua, Hawaii. The funding supports the construction of a first-ever commercial-scale wood-based renewable energy and biochar production facility on the island of Oahu. The project aims to convert thousands of tons per year...
- This federal Project Grant award of $729,727 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) will expand forest product markets for underused forest species. The key objectives are to utilize maple in wooden bowl manufacturing and test other underutilized species, including street tree removals, to create new market opportunities and increase technology-based jobs in rural areas. The award will also refine innovative,...
- This federal Project Grant award for $239,088.00 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) aims to advance the use of cross-laminated timber in Hawaii. The goal is to reduce carbon emissions, support forest health, and create a sustainable market for wood products. The award recipient, 3-P Consulting Inc., will work to achieve these objectives through the performance period of July 31, 2025 to June 1, 2026. The...
- This $636,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) supports Colton Enterprises Inc. in upgrading their kiln dried firewood equipment and energy systems. The award will enable the for-profit subchapter S corporation to expand its wood energy and wood products manufacturing capabilities to better manage forests, reduce hazardous fuels, and promote economic and environmental well-being in the region....
- This $600,000 Project Grant was awarded on June 25, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance (CFDA 10.674) federal grant program. The funding supports Tahoe Forest Products LLC, a for-profit limited liability company, in integrating small and large log processing lines to enhance the efficiency of their wood manufacturing operations. This project aims to expand and accelerate wood products markets by improving the company's capacity to...
This $500,000 federal Project Grant award from the USDA Forest Service's Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) aims to improve the efficiency and productivity of a sandalwood processing facility in Hawaii. The key grant activities include purchasing a new boiler and steam system, a heavy-duty granulator, and a drum chipper to replace aging equipment at the facility. Additionally, the grant will fund the production of educational displays and materials to share the project's experiences, successes, and lessons learned with the local community. The grant award period runs from September 9, 2025 through December 31, 2027 and is being provided to the Hawaii Forest Institute to support the establishment of Hawaii's emerging private sandalwood local and export markets.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $250.0k | 9/9/25 |