Forest Service

Description

OVERVIEW INFORMATION Catalog of Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number is 10.681 Important Dates: November 30, 2009 Issuance of Request for Proposals February 1, 2010 Proposal Submission Deadline May 1, 2010 Approximate date for the U.S. Forest Service to notify applicants of results June 1, 2010 Approximate date of award Synopsis of Grant Opportunity: The Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC), Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for cost-share demonstration projects. These projects will help the WERC meet its mission of facilitating interaction and information exchange with the forest products industry, which will enhance opportunities for sustained forest products production in the eastern hardwood forest region. The funding available this fiscal year is approximately $750,000. Completed applications are due to the WERC on or before 5:00 p.m. EST, February 1, 2010. Additional details can be obtained by visiting http://www.na.fs.fed.us/werc/grants.shtm.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses

Contact

Edward Cesa <br/>Deputy Director - WERC <br/>Phone 304-285-1530
ecesa@fs.fed.us