Project Grant 25DG11094200127
- 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 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 $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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $659,000 Project Grant to Hickman Lumber Co. under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to purchase sawmill processing equipment. The goal is to increase production capacity while supporting active forest management and rural jobs in Pennsylvania. The award period runs from December 16, 2025 to December 31, 2028. The Wood Utilization Assistance program focuses on expanding and accelerating wood energy and wood...
- 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 $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...
- 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...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service has awarded a $600,000 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to Hat Creek Lumber, LLC. The award will provide direct technical assistance to the Forest Service, state foresters, tribes, and public/private organizations regarding new and emerging wood utilization technologies and products. The goal is to effectively manage forests and extend the most efficient and effective wood utilization practices. The...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $604,000 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to Woodbed Corp. in Pennsylvania. The grant funding will support efforts to improve the utilization of low-grade wood and manage invasive pests in the Allegheny region through an enhanced commercial firewood operation. Key activities to be performed include developing new wood manufacturing capacity, implementing innovative wood utilization...
- 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, upgrading the firewood handling and bagging systems, and installing a new energy-efficient firewood processing unit. These improvements are expected to reduce drying times by more than half and double Hack-Away's annual firewood production capacity by an additional 4,000 cords. The overarching objectives of the Wood Utilization Assistance program are to expand wood energy and wood products markets, reduce hazardous forest fuels, improve forest health, and promote economic and environmental benefits in the forestry sector.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $300.0k | 11/12/25 |