Eligible: Education, Local Government, Nonprofits, Other, Special Purpose Districts, Tribes

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$50,000 - $1,000,000

2025 Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Program

From U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

The USDA Forest Service is offering $20 million to help facilities that buy and process materials from forest restoration projects. These projects aim to reduce the risk of severe wildfires, insect outbreaks, or disease in forests. The funding, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is designed to lower the cost of removing trees and vegetation from federal and Tribal lands while supporting nearby communities. The materials, like wood and plant debris, come from activities such as thinning trees, reducing wildfire hazards, or other efforts to restore healthy forests.

Overview
- Type
  
  Grant
- Title
  
  2025 Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Program
- Source
  
  U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Federal or State
  
  Federal
- Total Amount
  
  $20,000,000
- Award Range
  
  $50,000 - $1,000,000
- Cost Share
  
  No
Eligibility
- Audience
  
  Education, Local Government, Nonprofits, Other, Special Purpose Districts, Tribes
- Sector
  
  Forestry & Land Management
- Activity
  
  Efficiency Improvements, Equipment Purchase/Lease, Financial Assistance, Project Finance
- Eligibility
  
  For-profit entities, state and local governments, Indian Tribes, school districts, communities, not-for-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, special purpose districts (e.g., public utilities districts, fire districts, conservation districts, and ports).
- Location
  
  National
Application Process
- Application Link
  
  grants.gov
- Pre-Application?
  
  No
- Requirements
  
  To be eligible for funding, the project facility must be in close proximity to federal or Tribal lands and procure significant percentages (approximately 50% or greater) of raw materials from federal or Tribal lands.
Important Dates
- Application Open Date
  
  Oct 24, 2024
- Application Close Date
  
  Dec 18, 2024
Resources & Contacts
- Contact
  
  Adam Smith, Wood Innovations Specialist: adam.smith5@usda.gov, 531-289-8147
- Resources
  - Wood Innovations Homepage: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation
  - FY25 WPIA Program Pre-recorded Informational Webinar: https://usda-fs.wistia.com/medias/ofcv1t6vii
  - WPIA Program Fact Sheet: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/0v8itq0x2qoe1bd2sqww4hos3tgjziox
  - WPIA Program FAQs: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/b8n8x8n25y54ss9ma6n8n6kmzi1e8oze
  - WPIA Application Form: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/1it7opbp6xsnll10upm6n91e7pi0rpt2
  - FY25 WPIA Pre-recorded Webinar Slides: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/6jgy6jdjhmt22fabns0nwyqou6kl45xk
  - FY25 WPIA NOFO Instructions: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/mhyjgw47mnhpqcot4rxi9hfbczllc695

2025 Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Program

From U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Overview

Type

Title

Source

Federal or State

Total Amount

Award Range

Cost Share

Eligibility

Audience

Sector

Activity

Eligibility

Location

Application Process

Application Link

Pre-Application?

Requirements

Important Dates

Application Open Date

Application Close Date

Resources & Contacts

Contact

Resources