Wood Utilization Assistance

Objective

The USDA Forest Service, Wood Innovations program provides technical and financial assistance to strengthen the forest products industry and expand wood product and wood energy markets. These programs and projects address the nationwide challenge of restoring resilient forests for all landowners and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, disease, and infestations. The intent of the Wood Innovations funding opportunity is to stimulate, expand, and support U.S. wood products markets and wood energy markets to support the long-term management of National Forest System and other forest lands. Objectives include: 1. Reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health on National Forest System and other forest lands. 2. Reduce the costs of forest management on all land types. 3.Promote economic and environmental health of communities.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)
• Department or Agency of a U.S. Territorial Government
• Department or Agency of a U.S. State Government
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)
• Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)
• County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)
• Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination
• Local
• State
• Tribal
• Nonprofit Organization
• For-Profit Organization
• Not-for-Profit Organization
• Small Business Person
• Land/Property Owner

Assistance Types

• Grant
• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

collin.buntrock@usda.gov
715-499-5290