The Wood Innovation Grants Program, launched in 2015, stimulates, expands, and supports U.S. wood products markets and wood energy markets to support the long-term management of National Forest System and other forest lands. National focus areas include mass timber, renewable wood energy, and technological development that supports hazardous fuel reduction and sustainable forest management. The deadline to apply for financial assistance through Grants.gov is 11:59 pm EST on April 22, 2026. An active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and Grants.gov accounts are required to apply. Contact the appropriate regional coordinator or Collin Buntrock collin.buntrock@usda.gov for more information. Learn more here.