Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FS WERC 2011
Apply for USDA FS WERC 2011
- The Forest Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USDA FS WERC 2011" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.681 Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC).
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 7, 2010 and posted on Dec 7, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 1, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible organizations include nonprofit organizations, State and local governmental agencies, institutions of higher education, tribes, and for profit organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
USDA FS WERC 2011 is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Forest Service through the Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC), part of Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry. The program focuses on cost-share demonstration projects that strengthen the eastern hardwood forest products sector by encouraging hands-on collaboration, interaction, and information exchange across the industry. In practical terms, the grants are meant to support real-world demonstrations that help sustain and expand forest products production in the eastern hardwood region, while also improving how knowledge, technology, and best practices move between partners such as manufacturers, land managers, educators, and other stakeholders.
Funding has typically totaled around $1,000,000 across the competition, although the actual amount available depends on WERCs final budget. The agency anticipated making about 15 awards, with individual grant amounts generally ranging from a $10,000 floor to an $80,000 ceiling. Because this is a cost-share program, applicants should expect a matching requirement and should be prepared to document the non-federal share according to the programs rules.
Eligibility is fairly broad and includes nonprofit organizations, state and local government agencies, institutions of higher education, tribes, and for-profit organizations. The official listing notes "Others" with additional clarification in the full announcement, but the core eligible groups are explicitly stated and suggest the program is designed to encourage cross-sector partnerships rather than limiting participation to a single type of entity.
Key dates for the 2011 cycle were tied to a request for proposals issued December 1, 2010, with completed applications due to WERC by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on February 1, 2011. Applicants could expect notification of results around May 2, 2011, and awards around June 1, 2011. The opportunity is associated with CFDA 10.681 (Wood Education and Resource Center Cost Share), and the administering agency is the Forest Service.
For applicants needing help or having trouble accessing the full announcement, the contact listed for the program was Edward Cesa, Deputy Director at WERC, reachable by phone at 304-285-1530, with additional details available through the Wood Education and Resource Center website.
USDA FS WERC 2011 (Wood Education and Resource Center) Grant FAQs
What is the USDA FS WERC 2011 grant opportunity?
USDA FS WERC 2011 is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Forest Service through the Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC), which is part of Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry. The program supports cost-share demonstration projects intended to strengthen the eastern hardwood forest products sector.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program focuses on real-world, hands-on demonstration projects that encourage collaboration, interaction, and information exchange across the eastern hardwood industry. In practical terms, it is designed to help sustain and expand forest products production in the eastern hardwood region and to improve how knowledge, technology, and best practices move between partners.
What types of projects does WERC want to fund?
The opportunity emphasizes cost-share demonstration projects. These are intended to be practical demonstrations that help the eastern hardwood forest products sector by fostering collaboration and sharing information and best practices among stakeholders (for example, manufacturers, land managers, and educators).
What region does the program focus on?
The program is aimed at the eastern hardwood region and specifically targets strengthening the eastern hardwood forest products sector.
Who can apply for USDA FS WERC 2011?
Eligibility is broad and includes nonprofit organizations, state and local government agencies, institutions of higher education, tribes, and for-profit organizations. The official listing also notes "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement.
Is this program intended to support partnerships?
Yes. The stated eligibility and program framing suggest the opportunity is designed to encourage cross-sector participation and collaboration rather than limiting participation to one type of organization.
How much total funding is typically available?
Funding has typically totaled around $1,000,000 across the competition, although the actual amount available depends on WERC's final budget.
How many awards were anticipated?
The agency anticipated making about 15 awards for the 2011 cycle.
What is the typical award size?
Individual grant amounts were generally expected to range from a $10,000 floor to an $80,000 ceiling.
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
Yes. This is a cost-share program, so applicants should expect a matching requirement and should be prepared to document the non-federal share in accordance with the program rules.
What does "cost-share" mean in this program context?
Based on the description provided, cost-share means that the grant funds are not expected to cover 100% of project costs. Applicants should plan to provide and document a non-federal share (match) as required by the program.
When was the request for proposals (RFP) issued for the 2011 cycle?
The request for proposals for the 2011 cycle was issued on December 1, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
Completed applications were due to WERC by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on February 1, 2011.
When were applicants expected to be notified?
Applicants could expect notification of results around May 2, 2011.
When were awards expected to be made?
Awards were anticipated around June 1, 2011.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 10.681, listed as the Wood Education and Resource Center Cost Share program.
Which agency administers this opportunity?
The administering agency is the U.S. Forest Service, operating through the Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) within Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry.
Where should an application be submitted?
For the 2011 cycle, completed applications were due to WERC by the stated deadline. The information provided does not specify a separate submission platform beyond submission to WERC.
Who should be contacted for help or for issues accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed was Edward Cesa, Deputy Director at WERC. He could be reached by phone at 304-285-1530. Additional details were also available through the Wood Education and Resource Center website.
Where can applicants find additional program details?
Additional details were referenced as being available through the Wood Education and Resource Center website, and the full announcement was referenced as providing more clarification (including for the "Others" eligibility category).
Is the amount of available funding guaranteed?
No. While funding has typically totaled around $1,000,000 across the competition, the actual amount available depends on WERC's final budget.
Are the dates in this FAQ current?
The dates provided are specifically for the 2011 cycle (with an RFP issued December 1, 2010 and an application deadline of February 1, 2011). No other cycle dates are provided in the information above.
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