Forest Industry Training Program (FIT Program)
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- High School Students: Interested in natural resources, trades, or outdoor careers
Other requirements
- Career Changers: Looking for meaningful outdoor work with strong earning potential
- Employers: Seeking skilled forestry professionals to train and recruit
Overview
Forest Industry Training Program
Geographic Scope: Michigan
Program Mission: Connect students, workers, and employers to high-demand careers in sustainable forestry, manufacturing, logistics, and natural resource management. Michigan's forest products industry supports manufacturing, jobs, and rural economies, and MFPC helps keep it competitive by advocating for supportive policies and infrastructure while promoting sustainable forest management.
Program Goals
- Provide apprenticeship programs for high school students interested in the forest products industry
- Establish mentorship frameworks for new employee support
- Deliver intensive training sessions for critical logging crew skills
- Offer scholarships and financial support in exchange for employer commitment
Program Highlights
- Hands-On Training: Learn practical forestry, mill, and equipment skills through real-world experience
- Career Pathways: Explore roles from harvesting and millwork to sustainability and forest management
- Industry Partnerships: Supported by leading forest product companies and associations
- Paid Learning: Earn while you learn through registered apprentice and dual-enrollment programs
Eligibility
- High School Students: Interested in natural resources, trades, or outdoor careers
- Career Changers: Looking for meaningful outdoor work with strong earning potential
- Employers: Seeking skilled forestry professionals to train and recruit
Contact Information
- Phone: (517) 348-0711
- Email: info@mfpc.com
- Website: michiganforest.com
How to Apply
Application Process
- Submit an application through the online application form
- Provide the following information:
- Name (First and Last)
- Phone
- City of Residency
- Comments (optional)
- Complete CAPTCHA validation
- Submit form
Contact for More Information
- Phone: (517) 348-0711
- Email: info@mfpc.com
- Download Brochure: PDF available with detailed program information and requirements
What Michigan Forest Products Council actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 1
- Total given
- $117K
- Median grant
- $117K
- By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Lansing, MI.
Example grants
Michigan Forest Resource Alliance · Lansing, MI
$117K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Workforce development
- Education
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