Woody Biomass Utilization Opportunities

We will provide information and links to opportunities for grants and financial assistance for woody biomass research, development, and projects. Please refer to the links for contact information regarding the opportunities.

• USDA Forest Service Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) Competitive Grants Program

  The Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC), Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, is accepting proposals for projects that focus on enhancing opportunities for sustained forest products production for primary and secondary hardwood industries located in the eastern hardwood forest region. In order to maintain and improve the health of our eastern hardwood forests, local wood-using industries need to be vibrant and able to utilize a wide variety of resources from the forest.

  For more information, project instructions, and application, read more...

• Department of Energy e-Center Business and Financial Assistance Opportunities with Energy

  The Department of Energy's web site for information on doing business with the Department of Energy, including viewing current business opportunities, registering to submit proposals, and obtaining information and guidance on the acquisition and financial assistance award process.

• National Fire Plan Opportunities: Grants, Contracting, and Employment

  Eligible projects include development of strategic community fire risk and mitigation plans; planning and implementation of fuels treatments in the wildland-urban interface; small diameter and biomass utilization and marketing demonstrations; and fire prevention and education activities.

• USDA Building Better Rural Places, Federal Programs for Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Conservation and Community Development

  This guide is written for anyone seeking help from federal programs to foster innovative enterprises in agriculture and forestry in the United States. Specifically, the guide addresses program resources in community development; sustainable land management; and value-added and diversified agriculture and forestry. The guide can also help USDA and other agency employees become aware and take better advantage of the enormous array of federal programs and resources available to their clients in supporting agricultural and forestry innovations.

• USDA Procurement Forecast

  A search form providing access to the FY2009 Procurement Forecast database.

• USDA Forest Service Woody Biomass Utilization Opportunities