Project Grant 25DG11052021256
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $100,000 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to Base Design & Architecture LLC, a for-profit limited liability company based in Portland, Oregon. The grant supports the predevelopment and design of prefabricated mass timber dwelling modules for rural housing developments. The project aims to reduce hazardous forest fuels, improve forest health, and promote economic and environmental...
- This federal Project Grant award of $300,000, provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674), is focused on determining seismic performance factors for mass timber brace frames. The project, to be conducted by Structurecraft Builders USA Inc. in Washington, will utilize the Federal Emergency Management Agency P695 methodology to evaluate the seismic performance of this emerging construction technology. The...
- 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 $400,000 Project Grant on October 31, 2024 to the Sierra Institute for Community and Environment under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674). The grant will support the "Greenville Crossing Mass Timber Workforce Housing" project, which aims to develop innovative wood utilization technologies, manufacturing capacity, and market infrastructure to promote sustainable forest management and economic...
- This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) provides $599,972.00 to Appalachian State University to optimize hybrid mass timber structures for carbon positive affordable housing. The award, which began on Sep 26, 2023, supports technical assistance, manufacturing capacity expansion, and later-stage implementation of innovative wood utilization technologies and products. By developing...
- 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 (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $600,000 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance Federal Grant Program (CFDA 10.674) to the Mount Baker Housing Association in Seattle, Washington. The grant aims to overcome funding and market barriers to utilizing mass timber in high-rise affordable housing design. The project will run from August 27, 2024, to September 30, 2027, and is expected to expand wood energy and wood products markets, reduce hazardous...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $600,000 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to Equilibrium Consulting USA Inc. based in Georgia. The grant supports the "Advancement of Mass Timber Braced Frames for Codified Design" project, with a performance period from August 2024 to August 2029. The project aims to develop and promote the use of mass timber braced frames in construction, which can reduce hazardous forest fuels,...
- 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...
- This $605,985 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) will advance the development and commercialization of a wood-concrete block product. The funding will cover personnel and contractual costs to test, refine, and bring this product to market. The goal is to increase active forest management and reduce wildfire risk by expanding low-value wood markets. The award was made on September 9, 2025,...
This $605,443 Project Grant was awarded on September 2, 2025 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674). The goals of this project are to develop a model project for typical infill lots, accelerate construction in seismic zones through prefabricated mass timber components, and showcase mass timber's potential to drive architectural innovation in affordable housing. The awardee is Enfilade Partners (UEI: JQD7V5EPHXJ9), doing business as Stayner Architects, which is an SBA Certified HUBZone Firm. This project supports the Wood Utilization Assistance program's objectives of expanding and accelerating wood energy and wood products markets, reducing hazardous forest fuels, improving forest health, and promoting economic and environmental benefits in the forestry and wood products sectors.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $300.0k | 9/2/25 |