2026 Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program
Funding Type
Grant
Grantor Agency
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Grant Range
Up to $1,000,000
# of Awards Available
Programmatic Area
Agriculture & Food
Programmatic Area
Community Development
Programmatic Area
Energy & Environment
Programmatic Area
Workforce & Economic Development
Deadline
2026-04-22
Match Required?
Eligible Entities
Eligible applicants are non-profits; local, state, and tribal governments; businesses, companies, corporations (for profit); institutions of higher education; and special purpose districts (public utility districts, fire districts, conservation districts, school districts, and ports.)
Focus Area
The US Department of Agriculture Forest Service Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program supports the installation of community wood energy systems and the development or expansion of innovative wood product facilities. The program aims to improve forest health, expand renewable wood energy use, and stimulate local economies. Funding supports shovel-ready projects such as wood energy systems that replace fossil fuels, mass timber production equipment, sawmill expansions, and biofuel facilities using forest residues. Awards are up to $1M (up to 35% of project costs) or up to $1.5M in special cases, with remaining costs covered by non-federal leveraged funds.
Contact
sm.fs.wood.innovations@usda.gov
Link to Opportunity
https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/84a34b27-fe0f-4949-abad-43c8115c8da6
Application Platform
grants.gov
Assistance Listing
10.708|Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program
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