Grants aim to expand sustainable wood market
The USDA Forest Service announced a significant financial initiative, offering up to $34 million in grants to stimulate the forest products sector and enhance job opportunities. This funding, stemming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, underscores a substantial investment in America’s wood products economy under the administration.
These grants, available through the Wood Innovations Grant, Community Wood Grant, and Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Grant Programs, aim to foster new markets for sustainably sourced wood and expand processing capabilities.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted that these efforts make forests healthier and communities more vibrant, supporting sustainable forest management and rural job creation.