2026 Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program

The “COMMUNITY WOOD ENERGY & WOOD INNOVATION PROGRAM” (FS-1500-0051) is a federal grant application for projects involving community wood energy systems, innovative wood product facilities, or both. Applicants must register with SAM.gov and provide detailed financial and project information. The application requires a cover page with project type, total capital costs (Forest Service and cooperator funding), and contact details for financial and project officials. Key sections include a project narrative covering basic information, project description, impact, technical criteria, team qualifications, and reporting. A comprehensive budget summary, supporting SF-424A, details Forest Service and leveraged funds across categories like personnel, equipment, and contractual costs. Special consideration for increased Forest Service funding is possible with prior approval. The document also includes statements on the Paperwork Reduction Act and Nondiscrimination, emphasizing compliance and equal opportunity.

The Community Wood Energy & Wood Innovation Program (FS-1500-0051) outlines the application process for federal funding related to community wood energy systems and innovative wood product facilities. Applicants must register with SAM.gov and provide detailed project information, including capital costs, requested Forest Service funding, and cooperator funding percentages. The application requires extensive narrative sections covering basic project information, a detailed project description, project impact, technical criteria, qualifications of the team and partners, and annual/final progress reports. A significant portion of the application focuses on budget specifics, requiring a summary and justification for various cost categories like personnel, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual costs, and other expenses. Special consideration for increased Forest Service funding is possible with prior approval. The document also includes information on the Paperwork Reduction Act and a Nondiscrimination Statement, emphasizing civil rights compliance. The program aims to support projects that utilize wood energy and innovation, with a typical award length of 2-3 years, potentially extending to 5 years for complex projects.