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.

Who can apply

• 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 with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses

Contact

Patricia Brumm <br/>Grants Management Specialist <br/>Phone 608-231-9298
pbrumm@fs.fed.us