Project Grant 25DG11052021258
- 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...
- This federal Project Grant award of $214,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) aims to establish a comprehensive lumber supply and building materials marketplace in Hawaii. Key project activities include: Collaborating with statewide stakeholders and wood processing businesses to strengthen priority forest supply chains and promote industry growth. Implementing outreach activities and creating an informational...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $600,000 Project Grant to Mahipapa LLC under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) on September 5, 2025. The grant will fund the automation of the wood chipper loading process at Mahipapa's biomass plant in Hawaii. Specifically, the project will eliminate manual loading of wood chips and replace crane loading equipment with an underpile reclaimer system. This automation is expected to increase the plant's energy...
- This Project Grant award, totaling $500,000.00, was provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674). The goals of this project are to improve the efficiency and productivity of a sandalwood processing facility in Hawaii to ensure long-term economic growth and sustainability, and to support the establishment of Hawaii's emerging private sandalwood local and export markets. The key activities funded under...
- This $239,088 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance (CFDA 10.664) program aims to advance the use of cross laminated timber (CLT) in Hawaii. The key goals are to reduce carbon emissions, support forest health, and create a sustainable market for wood products. The award recipient is 3-P Consulting Inc., based in Hawaii. This grant funding will support activities such as developing improved tree seeds and seedlings,...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $344,636 Project Grant to Northwest Biomass under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to support projects that will substantially expand and accelerate wood products markets, wood energy markets, and wood manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. The grant, awarded on Aug 19, 2025, will fund activities such as the purchase and installation of wood processing equipment, wood energy system or wood...
- 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 $353,528 Project Grant awarded on July 2, 2025 by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) will support and develop new and emerging wood utilization technologies and products. The funding will enable Hull Forest Products Inc. to effectively manage forests, extend economic opportunities to forest landowners, and support rural sawmills. The project aims to expand forest product markets, which will allow...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $600,000 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to IFG Technologies LLC on August 18, 2025, with a project completion date of May 31, 2027. The grant supports the expansion and acceleration of wood products markets, wood energy markets, and wood manufacturing facilities across the United States. Key focus areas include mass timber, wood energy, and technological developments that support active...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. The grant supports projects that will expand and accelerate wood products markets, wood energy markets, and wood manufacturing facilities across the United States to support active forest management. Funded activities include the purchase and installation of wood processing equipment, wood energy system or wood manufacturing facility design and/or engineering, and deliverables to overcome key hurdles to domestic timber market growth. This grant award, with a performance period from December 17, 2025 to January 31, 2028, aims to stimulate rural economies, support active forest management, and create and retain rural jobs in Hawaii.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $200.0k | 12/17/25 |