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Document Type:
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
USDA-FS-2013-WBU
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Posted Date:
Feb 19, 2013
Creation Date:
Feb 19, 2013
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Apr 08, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Apr 08, 2013
Archive Date:
May 08, 2013
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
100
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$3,000,000
Award Ceiling:
$250,000
Award Floor:
$50,000
CFDA Number(s):
10.674
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Forest Products Lab: Technology Marketing Unit (TMU)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
Yes
Eligible Applicants
State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Independent school districts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Agency Name
Forest Service
Description
2013 Hazardous Fuels−Woody Biomass Utilization Restoration Activities on All Priority ForestlandsGoals of the grant program are:• Promote projects that target and help remove economic and market barriers to using woody biomass for renewable energy.• Assist projects that produce renewable energy from woody biomass while protecting the public interest.• Reduce the public’s cost for forest restoration by increasing the value of biomass and other forest products generated from hazardous fuels reduction and forest health activities on forested lands. • Create incentives and/or encourage business investment that uses woody biomass from our nation’s forestlands for renewable energy projects. Note: The federal government’s obligation under this program is contingent upon the availability of 2013 appropriated funds. No legal liability on the part of the government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the grant officer for this program. Application Deadline: Time stamped by midnight, April 8, 2013.
