OpportunityTitle: FY2010 Wood Education and Resource Center Competitive Grants Program
CategoryExplanation: Grant opportunity is focused on enhancing opportunities for sustained forest products production for primary and secondary hardwood processing industies located in the eastern hardwood forest region.
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.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: federal e-mail
GrantorContactText: Edward Cesa &lt;br/&gt;Deputy Director - WERC &lt;br/&gt;Phone 304-285-1530