ECONOMIC - Forest Economy Program

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.