This award will develop new OAK barrel products that will result in increased value with small diameter OAK logs and other species thereby supporting active forest management in the eastern united…

Active Project Grant Awarded

Award ID
25DG11094200117
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$734,620

Award facts

Assistance listing
10.674 Wood Utilization Assistance
Completion date 25% complete
Funding
  • $272,400.00 Federal
  • $462,220.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Virginia, USA

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About this award

Federal Grant Award Summary

DB Global, LLC received a $734,620 Project Grant from the USDA Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) on September 22, 2025, with a completion deadline of December 31, 2029. The award will fund the design, prototyping, and market setup costs for new oak barrel products that leverage small-diameter oak logs and other wood species. This initiative is intended to increase the commercial value of lower-grade timber resources, thereby supporting active forest management practices across the Eastern United States.

The Wood Utilization Assistance program provides technical and financial assistance to strengthen forest products markets and expand wood energy markets while supporting sustainable forest management and hazardous fuel reduction. As a capital-intensive project within this program, the grant represents an investment in product innovation and manufacturing infrastructure that will convert underutilized forest resources into higher-value finished goods for the barrel market.

Description

This award will develop new OAK barrel products that will result in increased value with small diameter OAK logs and other species thereby supporting active forest management in the eastern united states. Funding will be used to pay for design, prototyping, and setup costs to bring this new product to market.

Quick answers

Who received award 25DG11094200117?

25DG11094200117 was awarded to DB Global, LLC by Region 9 - Eastern Region (Forest Service) on September 22, 2025.

How much is award 25DG11094200117 worth?

$734,620 has been obligated on 25DG11094200117: $272,400 in federal funding and $462,220 in non-federal funding.

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