How much funding does ECONOMIC - Forest Economy Program provide?

ECONOMIC - Forest Economy Program provides Up to $1 million in funding.

When is the deadline for ECONOMIC - Forest Economy Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

ECONOMIC - Forest Economy Program

  Northern Borders Regional Commission

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Funding Amount

  Up to $1 million

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

state

Overview

ECONOMIC - Forest Economy Program

  Supports community development projects, workforce training and development projects, marketing/communication and education projects, business planning and technical assistance projects, and public infrastructure (transportation, water, wastewater, telecommunications, and energy) that directly support the forest industry and use of wood products.

Details

Funding Entity:   Northern Borders Regional Commission
Funding Type:   Grant
Funding Range:   Up to $1 million
Match Required:   20% Distressed Counties; 50% Transitional Counties

Notes

Priorities for investment are technologies that create and grow new markets for low-grade forest harvest residuals; workforce recruitment and development; sustaining and growing existing forest industry businesses; and revitalizing rural communities through diversified use of forests for economic activity; and leveraging existing partnerships.