Wood Utilization Assistance (10.674)
Wood Utilization Assistance (Assistance Listing 10.674) is run by the Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture. It awarded $151 million in 545 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $276,411 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $249,869. Half of the 545 awards fell between $125,000 and $300,000, and they ranged from $2,978 to $5.1 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$151 million
- Grant awards545
- Typical award$249,869
- Awarded in FY 2025$39.5 million
- Size rank687 of 1824
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements, project grants
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $15.4 million in fiscal 2021 to $39.5 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 687th largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 32% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 49 states and territories.
What the program funds
The USDA Forest Service, Wood Innovations program provides technical and financial assistance to strengthen the forest products industry and expand wood product and wood energy markets. These programs and projects address the nationwide challenge of restoring resilient forests for all landowners and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, disease, and infestations. The intent of the Wood Innovations funding opportunity is to stimulate, expand, and support U.S. wood products markets and wood energy markets to support the long-term management of National Forest System and other forest lands. Objectives include: 1. Reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health on National Forest System and other forest lands. 2. Reduce the costs of forest management on all land types. 3.Promote economic and environmental health of communities.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Individuals and Institutions of Higher Education
What the money can and cannot pay for
Technical assistance or limited project grants to achieve long-term forest health through local enterprises that support forest management.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. A 1:1 match is required. The applicants match must come from non-Federal sources. The match may include cash or in-kind contributions. All matching funds must be directly related to the proposed project. Letters for specific request from non-profits, local, state, and Tribal governments, business, companies, corporation, (for profit), institutions of higher education, and special purpose districts, (public utilities districts, fire districts, conservation districts, or port) are encouraged to demonstrate collaboration and the role this federal assistance program can leverage accomplishing local projects.MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Typical awards are $300,000 per award. Exceptions may be made for special circumstances.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: A methodology for Colorado-sourced timber in nail laminated timber (NLT): This project will scale commercial adoption of mass timber by creating a pathway for nail laminated timber (NLT) from wood grown and manufactured in Colorado. Funds will develop structural design guidelines and methodologies for NLT using Colorado-sourced lumber while enhancing utility of lumber spans in attainable housing. The end result will support active forest management and wildfire reduction efforts including on National Forests across Colorado.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Wood Utilization Assistance (10.674) awarded$151 million across 545 grant awards, an average of $276,411 per award.
Who usually wins
Businesses received 31% of the money, nonprofits 30% and small businesses 19%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses | 178 | $46.2 million | 31% |
| Nonprofits | 99 | $44.6 million | 30% |
| Small businesses | 138 | $29.3 million | 19% |
| Colleges and universities | 67 | $12.9 million | 8.6% |
| State and local governments | 51 | $11.6 million | 7.7% |
| Other | 8 | $5.8 million | 3.9% |
| Tribal governments and organizations | 4 | $188,957 | 0.1% |
By state
33 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 57 | $15.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 12 | $15.2 million |
| California | 65 | $14.1 million |
| South Carolina | 13 | $10.7 million |
| Washington | 41 | $7.6 million |
| Tennessee | 16 | $5.7 million |
| Arkansas | 13 | $5.0 million |
| Georgia | 20 | $4.8 million |
| Michigan | 16 | $4.5 million |
| Maine | 12 | $4.1 million |
| Kentucky | 9 | $4.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 16 | $4.0 million |
| Colorado | 22 | $3.9 million |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $3.6 million |
| Mississippi | 11 | $3.5 million |
| Arizona | 16 | $3.4 million |
| Montana | 25 | $3.3 million |
| Alaska | 17 | $2.8 million |
| Maryland | 13 | $2.8 million |
| Vermont | 8 | $2.5 million |
| Wisconsin | 8 | $2.5 million |
| Hawaii | 10 | $2.2 million |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $2.1 million |
| Idaho | 11 | $1.9 million |
| North Carolina | 8 | $1.8 million |
| Louisiana | 6 | $1.5 million |
| Virginia | 7 | $1.5 million |
| Nevada | 5 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 4 | $1.4 million |
| New Mexico | 7 | $1.3 million |
| Minnesota | 8 | $1.3 million |
| Texas | 5 | $1.3 million |
| Florida | 6 | $1.2 million |
| Alabama | 4 | $973,715 |
| Nebraska | 6 | $962,406 |
| Utah | 4 | $824,072 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $809,541 |
| Iowa | 3 | $734,251 |
| West Virginia | 4 | $681,026 |
| Ohio | 3 | $632,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $600,754 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $440,042 |
| Indiana | 2 | $388,534 |
| Puerto Rico | 2 | $355,533 |
| Missouri | 1 | $300,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $200,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $46,550 |
| American Samoa | 1 | $43,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $33,500 |