Project Grant 25DG11062765280
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service has awarded a $270,008 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to CMF LLC, a for-profit small disadvantaged business in Washington state. The award will support the company's efforts to upgrade its sawmill to produce kiln-dried lumber using a new wood-fired boiler system. This project aims to reduce hazardous fuels, improve forest health, lower forest management costs, and promote economic and...
- This federal Project Grant award of $621,210.00 from the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674), aims to complete preliminary engineering for a small-scale, specialty sawmill and wood wool cement pilot plant. The award was made on September 3, 2025, with a planned completion date of October 1, 2027. The funding supports innovative technologies, manufacturing capacity, and market infrastructure related to forest...
- 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...
- This $750,000 Project Grant was awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) on November 24, 2025. The grant funds will cover expenses related to kiln design, engineering, site preparation, and installation of new equipment for Snowbelt Hardwoods Inc. in Wisconsin. The project aims to improve operational efficiency and increase annual lumber production, which supports the company's long-term...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $1,000,000.00 Project Grant to Cutmytimber USA Inc. under the Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program (CFDA 10.708) to expand their mass timber fabrication capability. The award, dated July 22, 2024, is intended to support capital investments that will improve forest health, stimulate the local economy, and increase the utilization of wood-based energy technologies and value-added wood products. The project will focus...
- This federal Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service's Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) will provide $140,052.00 to Proverbs 16:3 Ventures LLC to purchase a lignum classic briquetter, air kiln, and construct a 30x40 pole building to house the equipment. These upgrades will increase the production capacity of the mill and provide more firewood for the surrounding communities. The award was made on September 3, 2025 and is targeted for...
- 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 $170,400 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) aims to address the pressing need for dry firewood and sustainably harvested building materials in an Alaskan community facing extreme winter temperatures and high heating costs. The project will establish a firewood processing facility and infrastructure to enhance production capacity and efficiency, providing at least 500 cords of dry firewood...
- This $600,000 Project Grant awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) will provide financial assistance to Bingaman & Son Lumber, Inc. to expand their lumber drying capacity and increase production in Pennsylvania. The funding will be used to purchase two advanced dry kilns to support active forest management and expand the company's wood products manufacturing capabilities. The award period runs from...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $600,000 Project Grant to Loamist, CO. under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) with a performance period from September 18, 2025 to October 31, 2026. The goal of this project is to identify and evaluate supply sheds, score their potential based on the true cost of extracting material from forests, and develop scalable, transparent supply chains to meet real market demands. The project aims to expand and accelerate...
This $498,500 Project Grant, awarded on September 19, 2025 by the USDA Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674), will fund upgrades to the dry kilns at a lumber mill in Washington. The primary goal is to enhance the mill's drying efficiency and production capacity, allowing it to process more lumber from federal forestlands while supporting ecological restoration and fire/disease prevention efforts. The upgrades will enable the mill to dry more lumber at once using less steam, thereby improving energy and fuel efficiency, reducing operating costs, and decreasing environmental impact. This award is part of the Wood Innovations Grants Program, which aims to stimulate and expand U.S. wood products and energy markets to support sustainable forest management.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $249.3k | 9/19/25 |