Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – Removal and Production of Flammable Vegetation to Produce Biochar and Innovative Wood Products

Objective

This funding program works with partners to better support long term operations focused on education and promotion of biochar production/utilization. Increasing biochar production and utilization will expand markets for materials with limited uses that are removed from forests during restoration and management operations. The goal is to reduce the cost of forest management work while providing a natural renewable product that can improve soils, water quality and other uses, as well as increasing carbon storage.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• 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
• For-Profit Organization
• 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)
• Other Special Disctrict Government

For-profit entities; state, local governments; Indian Tribes; school districts; community, not-for-profit organizations; institutions of higher education; and special purpose districts (e.g., public utilities districts, fire districts, conservation districts, and ports).

Assistance Types

• Grant
• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

brian.k.brashaw@usda.gov
218-626-4344