10.674 Technology Marketing Unit

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10.674 Technology Marketing Unit

FEDERAL AGENCY:

FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AUTHORIZATION:

Rural Revitalization Through Forestry, National Forest Dependent rural Communities, 1990, 7 U.S.C., Chapter 95, as amended, and Interior Appropriations Act of 2003.

OBJECTIVES:

To assist small forest products businesses, community leaders, entrepreneurs, non-profits, and others turn small diameter and underutilized wood species into marketable forest products, including biomass energy. Programs may include: (1) technical assistance for processing and manufacturing of small diameter or low valued hardwoods and softwoods; (2) prototype development of potential new products; (3) demonstration projects that showcase innovative uses for small diameter and low-valued hardwoods and softwoods; (4) economic feasibility assessments related to using small diameter and low-valued hardwoods and softwoods; and (5) market assessments for using small diameter and low-valued hardwoods and softwoods.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Project Grants.
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USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Uses are restricted to small forest products businesses, community leaders, non-profits and others that are trying to develop new markets and uses for small diameter and underutilized hardwood and softwood species.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:
State governments; County governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits, including community action agencies and other organizations having non-profit status in the state; institutions of higher education; Resource Conservation and Development Councils; Commercial and industrial organizations; Small or disadvantaged businesses and individuals.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
Not applicable.
Credentials/Documentation:

Not applicable.

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APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Pre-application Coordination:   The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102, as implemented by 7 CFR Part 3016, must be used for this program (i.e., SF-424). This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372..
Application Procedure:   Procedures for submitting grant application can be found on www.fpl.fs.fed.us/tmu or contact the Program Manager as listed under Information Contacts. Submit a narrative description along with the appropriate forms listed in 091 above, budget sheet, and budget justification.
Award Procedure:
Nationally competitive, merit-based.
Deadlines:   Deadlines vary. Contact Program Manager as listed under Information Contacts or visit website www.fpl.fs.fed.us/tmu.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
From 180 days after receipt of the grant request or 180 days after the date of closure on a Request For Proposals.
Appeals:
Not applicable.
Renewals:
None.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:
Formula and Matching Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate a 20% cost share from non-Federal sources, which can include in-kind contributions. In-kind, or non-cash contributions, must e reasonable, allowable, and the recipient must be able to demonstrate in the application that all costs can be shown as actual costs to the recipient in performing the project. i. All unit costs must be clearly identified in the budget justification and must be allowable, reasonable, and auditable. ii. Funds paid by the Federal government under another award, unless authorized by Federal statute, may not be used for cost sharing or matching.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:
As determined by project, but no longer than five years.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Grants require report quarterly, semi-quarterly or annually, depending on grant.

Audits:  Grant recipients are subject to audit by the Office of Inspector General, USDA.
Records:   Grant records will be maintained for 5-years after expiration date..

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification:

12-4011-0-1-302.

Obligations:
FY 03 $1,700,200; FY 04 $943,896; and FY 05 est $0.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance:
$5,000 to $300,000 per grant..

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PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

None.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

FSH 6509.11G, Chapter 20. For related literature see website: www.fpl.fs.fed/tmu.

INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:   Technology Marketing Unit, State and Private Forestry, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, 1 Gifford Pinchot Dr., Madison, WI, 53726-2398, (608) 231-9200.
Headquarters Office:   Program Manager, Technology Marketing Unit, State and Private Forestry, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, 1 Gifford Pinchot Dr., Madison, WI, 53726-2398, (608) 231-9200.
Web Site Address:   http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/tmu

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

South Central Mountain RC&D Council, Mountainair, NM: In June 2002, a $50,000 grant awarded to help a local minority owned business develop markets for wood/plastic composite signs that use juniper as the substrate. Bitterroot RC&D Council, Hamilton, MT: In August 2002, a $48,900 grant was awarded to determine the feasibility of converting a school system from #3 fuel oil to biomass heat. Biomass heat would come from fuel reduction treatment activities in surrounding area. Phillips Farm Advisory Committee, Moscow, ID: In June 2003, a $19,950 grant was awarded to built a park kiosk that would be made from small diameter ponderosa pine. Cheyenne Log Homes, Inc, Eagar, AZ: In June of 2003, a $50,000 grant was awarded to help them develop products for the log home market that are made from small diameter trees that are removed from fuel reduction activities in the surrounding area.

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