Project Grant 25DG11094220088
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service has awarded a $800,000 Project Grant to the Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation Vermont under the Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) program (CFDA 10.681). This grant will support projects that enhance opportunities for sustained forest products production in the eastern hardwood forest region. Key initiatives funded under this award include improving manufacturing efficiencies, developing new products and markets, promoting...
- The Regents of the University of Minnesota were awarded a $465,006 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) federal grant program (CFDA #10.681). The grant will support the demonstration of thermally modified composite laminated strand-veneer lumber mass timber panels to catalyze new mass timber product development. Through February 2023 to July 2027, the University will conduct research to enhance opportunities...
- This $602,000 Project Grant award, made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Program (CFDA 10.664), will support the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' efforts to implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Wisconsin Forest Plan. The award, effective September 3, 2024, will fund a 5-year initiative to develop genetically improved tree seeds and seedlings, undertake landscape restoration projects, mitigate invasive species threats,...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $504,000 Project Grant through the Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) federal grant program (CFDA 10.681) to Kettle Moraine Hardwoods Inc. The grant will fund the assessment and design of a stationary horizontal grinder and material handling system to produce first grind chip product to feed machinery for value-added processing. The project aims to enhance opportunities for sustained forest products production in the...
- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $1,500,000.00 Project Grant to the County of Dane, Wisconsin under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The grant, with a performance period from August 8, 2024 to June 2, 2029, will support the county's comprehensive urban forestry initiatives that plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in cities and towns. The project...
- This is a $4,371,542 Cooperative Forestry Assistance (CFDA 10.664) Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). The grant will support a range of forestry management and conservation activities in Wisconsin from August 28, 2025 through June 30, 2030. Key initiatives include forest health monitoring and protection, forest stewardship, urban and community forestry, volunteer fire capacity, state fire...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $978,728 Project Grant to Central Mass Tree Inc. under the Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) program (CFDA 10.681) on June 23, 2025. The grant seeks to expand firewood production and improve energy efficiency at the grantee's operations in Massachusetts. Key elements include: Installation of a diesel stacker conveyor, second firewood kiln, and second Quonset hut to store dry firewood. Replacement of an old diesel firewood...
- This Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, under the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680), provides $499,997.00 to the University of Wisconsin System to conduct nine, five-acre long-term demonstration models focusing on invasive woody plants within Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois. The project will compare the efficacy of limited- to non-chemical invasive woody plant control methods, combined with restoration approaches. The information...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service has awarded a $385,227 Project Grant to the Forest Resources Association Inc. under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674). The grant will fund the Cooperator to conduct supplier-consumer relations workshops and timber harvesting and procurement training programs. These activities are designed to support a robust wood supply chain, expand its geographic and sector reach, and make information and challenge resolution more widely...
- This federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) program (CFDA 10.681), will fund a $500,000 pilot project in Philadelphia to establish a reforestation hub and wood utilization program. The project aims to provide job training through the full life cycle of forest management, from tree planting to wood product manufacturing. The grant was awarded on August 18, 2024 and is set to be completed by...
The University of Wisconsin System received a $349,072 Project Grant award on August 15, 2025 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service's Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) program (CFDA 10.681). The grant will fund the development and dissemination of outreach messaging showcasing forestry careers, professional advancement, and forest management, wood products, and operational services. The program will create an outreach campaign and online resource hub to educate students, educators, and the public on forestry career paths and the positive environmental impact of the forestry profession. The goal is to foster a better understanding of these crucial topics to support the future of the forestry industry and responsible forest resource management.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $174.5k | 8/15/25 |