Project Grant 25DG11132544079
- 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 Project Grant award of $568,606 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) will fund upgrades to sawmills operated by Clinch River Hardwoods, Inc. in Morristown and Thorn Hill, Tennessee. The goal is to enable the production of higher quality and higher value lumber. The award period runs from September 8, 2025 to September 7, 2030. The Wood Utilization Assistance program focuses on expanding and accelerating...
- This federal Project Grant award of $729,727 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) will expand forest product markets for underused forest species. The key objectives are to utilize maple in wooden bowl manufacturing and test other underutilized species, including street tree removals, to create new market opportunities and increase technology-based jobs in rural areas. The award will also refine innovative,...
- This $400,000 Project Grant awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) will demonstrate the use of machine stress rating (MSR) for structural lumber grading of red maple lumber. The funding supports the development of new and emerging wood utilization technologies and products to effectively manage forests and extend economic opportunities to forest landowners, including rural sawmills. This project...
- This federal Project Grant award for $391,548, provided by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674), is intended to fund the "SAWMILL CARRIAGE IMPROVEMENT UPGRADE FOR GREATER LOG UTILIZATION IN CENTRAL APPALACHIA" project. The grant, awarded to Kentucky Hardwood Lumber Co Inc. on August 17, 2024, will support the company's efforts to upgrade its sawmill carriage system in order to increase log utilization and...
- This $601,000 Project Grant award, provided by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674), will support the development of thermally modified wood production from National Forest Service timber in Missouri. The funding will enable the awardee, Rural, LLC, a for-profit limited liability company, to expand its wood manufacturing capacity and implement innovative wood utilization technologies. The project aims to reduce...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $353,528 Project Grant on July 2, 2025 to Hull Forest Products Inc. under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674). The funding will support the development of new and emerging wood utilization technologies and products to effectively manage forests and extend economic opportunities to forest landowners, including rural sawmills. The project aims to expand forest product markets, enable sustainable forest management,...
- 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 awarded Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods Inc., a for-profit woman-owned small business, a $950,528 Project Grant under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) on September 18, 2023. The grant funds a "LOG MERCHANDISING SYSTEM FOR EXPANDED FOREST UTILIZATION IN SOUTHERN APPALACHIA" project, which aims to provide technical assistance regarding new and emerging wood utilization technologies and products to effectively...
- 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...
This $1,160,000 Project Grant was awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) to the National Hardwood Lumber Association of Tennessee, Inc. The grant aims to address challenges faced by the hardwood lumber industry, including slow adoption of innovative processes, labor-intensive workforce, and lack of product promotion, which have led to market share losses to substitute products and imports. The key products and services to be delivered through this grant include providing training to hardwood sawmills to improve their operations and increase wood fiber utilization, as well as educating design professionals on the benefits of using American hardwood lumber. This is intended to strengthen domestic markets for hardwood lumber, keep mills open, and preserve jobs in rural communities. The grant will also support efforts to improve forest health in deciduous forests facing increased threats from pests and age-related risks. The project period runs from August 17, 2025 to September 30, 2027.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $580.0k | 8/17/25 |