The management and restoration of forests plays a key role in maintaining environmental health and reducing the risk of severe wildfires, insect infestations, and disease. In addition, many communities are reliant on wood products for economic growth, making sustainable practices essential to these localities.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recently shared grant funding opportunities for entities looking to invest in wood-processing facilities, renewable energy, and sustainable forest management practices. With the effects of climate change becoming increasingly threatening to forests, investing in proactive strategies is essential.
Grant funding opportunities like these can be found and pursued through Euna’s Grants Network, a robust and professionally curated database of over 10,000 grants. With a diverse selection of funding opportunities, find those that align with your organization’s goals and maximize impact in your community.
Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance (WPIA) Program
Focusing on facilities that use byproducts from ecosystem restoration initiatives, the Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance (WPIA) program aims to mitigate risks of severe wildfires, insect infestations, or disease outbreaks, primarily in areas adjacent to federal and tribal lands.
Its main goals are as follows:
- Support the establishment, expansion, or improvement of wood-processing facilities using byproducts from ecosystem restoration on federal or tribal lands.
- Reduce the cost of vegetation removal for restoration projects and prioritize benefits to underserved or disadvantaged communities.
- Require facilities to procure at least 50% of materials from federal or tribal lands and encourage a 25% matching of funds.
The WPIA program provides crucial support to entities dedicated to sustainable forest management, particularly those serving underserved communities.
Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program
The Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation program provides funding for the installation of thermally led community wood energy systems and the expansion of innovative wood product facilities.
Program goals:
- Support the installation of renewable wood energy systems and innovative wood product manufacturing.
- Prioritize projects that aid forest restoration, create local markets for low-value wood, and support underserved communities.
- Encourage U.S.-sourced materials, manufacturing in high-unemployment areas, and proven technologies.
This program favors projects that incorporate proven technologies and contribute to local economic development by creating jobs and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Wood Utilization Assistance: Wood Innovations Funding Opportunity
The Wood Utilization Assistance: Wood Innovations Funding Opportunity program seeks to expand and accelerate wood products and wood energy markets throughout the U.S.
The program goals are:
- Expand wood products and energy markets to support forest management and reduce hazardous fuels.
- Promote wood as a sustainable building material and increase manufacturing capacity for wood products.
- Prioritize projects that benefit forest restoration, reduce management costs, and support underserved communities with U.S.-sourced materials.
The program places emphasis on projects that support forest ecosystem restoration and reduce the costs associated with forest management.
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These grants are just a few of the many opportunities available within Euna Grants to support wood product infrastructure projects and other climate change related programs. With funding aimed at both economic growth and environmental sustainability, organizations can create lasting change for their communities.
Explore more opportunities through the Euna Grants Network, where you can find a comprehensive database of grants tailored to your project needs. With tools to streamline your grant search and application process, Euna Grants makes it easier than ever to access critical funding and drive growth in your community.