Project Grant 25DG11094200106
- 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...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $600,000 Project Grant to Hack-Away Forest Products, Inc. under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) on November 12, 2025. The grant will modernize and expand Hack-Away's firewood production operations in Wisconsin to meet increasing demand for kiln-dried firewood and support sustainable forestry. Key project elements include replacing two outdated kilns with high-efficiency stainless steel fast kilns,...
- 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 $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...
- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $630,212.50 Project Grant to Ossipee Mountain Land Co. under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to purchase and install an automated packing production line at the company's sawmill. This funding will enable the sawmill to package and sell kindling manufactured from low-grade pine pulpwood. The award period spans from October 27, 2025 to March 15, 2027. The Wood Utilization Assistance program focuses...
- This Project Grant award of $644,697.00 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) will support the establishment of an impactful wood processing hub in Massachusetts. The funding will be used to purchase equipment and infrastructure to reduce waste through an innovative system, boost the local forestry economy, and support forest management through new technologies. This investment is essential to the successful...
- 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...
- 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 (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $600,000 Project Grant to Clark Lumber Company, Inc. under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to expand their thermally modified lumber manufacturing equipment. The grant, with a performance period from September 9, 2024 to September 8, 2029, will support the company's efforts to increase their wood products manufacturing capacity and promote economic and environmental benefits in the forestry and wood products...
This $716,453 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) will enable Metzger Forest Products LLC to implement innovative upgrades to its existing firewood production and packaging operations. The project involves installing an advanced Italian-made firewood processing system with auto-centering and laser-guided technology to enhance sustainability, efficiency, and competitiveness in the wood products market. Additionally, the grant will fund a transition from a manual to a semi-automated firewood packaging process, increasing capacity from 8-9 bundles per minute to 15 bundles per minute. This project, with an ultimate completion date of March 1, 2027, aims to modernize the recipient's operations and reduce wood waste, in alignment with the Wood Utilization Assistance program's objectives of expanding wood energy and wood products markets, improving forest health, and promoting economic development in the forestry sector.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $300.0k | 10/30/25 |