This project is to develop a pathway to produce biochar asphalt additives using low-value forest biomass, thereby promoting active forest management and wildfire risk reduction

Active Project Grant Awarded

Award ID
25DG11094200112
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$799,986

Award facts

Assistance listing
10.674 Wood Utilization Assistance
Completion date 28% complete
Funding
  • $299,986.00 Federal
  • $500,000.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Michigan, USA

Award details come from USAspending.gov.

About this award

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region awarded $799,986 to Western Michigan University on February 13, 2026, to develop a pathway to produce biochar asphalt additives using low-value forest biomass, thereby promoting active forest management and wildfire risk reduction. The award is made under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674), which provides technical and financial assistance to strengthen forest products markets and support sustainable forest management.

Work is performed in Michigan and will continue through September 30, 2028.

Quick answers

Who received award 25DG11094200112?

25DG11094200112 was awarded to Western Michigan University by Region 9 - Eastern Region (Forest Service) on February 13, 2026.

How much is award 25DG11094200112 worth?

$799,986 has been obligated on 25DG11094200112: $299,986 in federal funding and $500,000 in non-federal funding.

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