This project will expand a kiln-dried firewood producer in BEN hill county, georgia by acquiring a wood splitter, an advanced packing line, and expanding storage by 30%.

Active Project Grant Awarded

Award ID
25DG11083150201
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$521,820

Award facts

Assistance listing
10.674 Wood Utilization Assistance
Completion date 22% complete
Funding
  • $260,910.00 Federal
  • $260,910.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Georgia, USA

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About this award

Choice Opco, LLC received a $521,820 Project Grant award from the USDA Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) on September 11, 2025, with a completion deadline of September 10, 2030. The grant funds the expansion of a kiln-dried firewood production operation in Ben Hill County, Georgia through the acquisition of a wood splitter, installation of an advanced packing line, and a 30% expansion of storage capacity.

This award supports the Wood Utilization Assistance program's mandate to strengthen wood products markets and advance sustainable forest management objectives. By enabling the awardee to increase processing capacity and operational efficiency at the wood processing facility, the project aligns with the program's focus on expanding wood energy markets and reducing hazardous fuels while delivering economic benefits to the local community in the Southern Region.

Quick answers

Who received award 25DG11083150201?

25DG11083150201 was awarded to Choice Opco, LLC by Region 8 - Southern Region (Forest Service) on September 11, 2025.

How much is award 25DG11083150201 worth?

$521,820 has been obligated on 25DG11083150201: $260,910 in federal funding and $260,910 in non-federal funding.

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