Biomass and Wood Product Grants

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The table below displays grants, tax credits, loans, and other funding that support biomass and wood products in the United States. Related keywords we used in our search include “lumber” “forest products” “veneer” “cooperage” “barrels” “hardwood” and “cellulose.”

 

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ProgramFunderFunder TypeFunding TypeUsesEligibilityGeographyDeadlinesAward/IncentiveInfo LinkQA Notes
Closed Wood Products Facilities Bioenergy Development RFPU.S. Endowment for Forestry and CommunitiesNonprofitGrantFEL-2 pre-development assessments; technical, economic and market analysis for converting closed mills to biopower or biofuel productionU.S.-based private companies and other organizations with relevant energy, manufacturing, infrastructure or development experience; site control or authorization requiredUnited StatesAugust 6, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDTUp to $500,000 total for one or two facilitiesOfficial program pageBest immediate opportunity identified. Questions are due July 17, 2026. Applicants must identify an idled wood-products facility with realistic redevelopment potential.
Wood Innovations Grant ProgramUSDA Forest ServiceFederal GovernmentGrantWood-product markets; mass timber; renewable wood energy; manufacturing improvements; commercialization; hazardous-fuel utilizationFor-profit entities, nonprofits, state and local governments, Tribes, higher-education institutions and special-purpose districtsUnited StatesClosed/Recurring; expected 2027 cycle based on the 2026 roundUp to $300,000 in the 2026 roundOfficial program pageThe 2026 deadline was April 22, 2026. Typically requires matching funds; projects must support wood utilization and forest-management outcomes.
Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation ProgramUSDA Forest ServiceFederal GovernmentGrantCommunity wood-energy systems; biomass heat and combined heat and power; innovative wood-product manufacturing facilities; mill retoolingBusinesses, companies, nonprofits, state and local governments, Tribes, higher-education institutions and special-purpose districtsUnited StatesClosed/Recurring; expected 2027 cycle based on the 2026 roundUp to $1.5 million in the 2026 roundOfficial program pageShovel-ready capital projects are favored. Wood-energy projects must be thermally led and use stringent emissions-control technology.
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation—Capital Investment Project StreamNatural Resources CanadaFederal GovernmentGrantFirst-in-kind or early-commercial forest-sector technology; advanced wood products; bioproducts; mill transformation; process modernizationCanadian forest-sector companies and other eligible organizations defined by the programCanadaClosed/Recurring; the 2026 intake closed April 27, 2026Up to 50% of eligible project costs, maximum C$10 millionOfficial program pageStrong fit for innovative capital projects rather than routine equipment replacement. Program was renewed in 2026; competitive technical and financial due diligence applies.
Indigenous Forestry Initiative—Contribution FundingNatural Resources CanadaFederal GovernmentGrantIndigenous-led forest businesses; biomass and bioenergy; forest management; wood products; skills; planning and capacity developmentIndigenous communities, governments, organizations and Indigenous-owned or controlled businessesCanadaClosed/Recurring; 2026 intake opened February 25, 2026Undisclosed; program can fund up to 100% of eligible project costsOfficial program pageOnly relevant to Indigenous-led or Indigenous-partnered projects. Requests exceeding C$100,000 in capital funding receive additional scrutiny.
Wood Energy Technical Assistance TeamUSDA Forest Service, Wood Education and Resource CenterFederal GovernmentTechnical AssistanceBusiness-grade prefeasibility studies for woody-biomass heat or combined heat-and-power projects; project development and funding readinessPublic and private facility owners developing community-scale woody-biomass energy projectsUnited StatesRolling/ongoing technical-assistance engagementIn-kind technical assistance; value undisclosedOfficial program pageNot a cash award, but it can produce the prefeasibility work needed for financing and grant applications. Applicants initiate discussions with the Forest Service team.
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation GrantCalifornia Board of Forestry and Fire ProtectionStateGrantWood and biomass product R&D; bioenergy; feasibility studies; engineering; market analysis; commercialization; workforce developmentBusinesses, individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, Tribal governments and other legal entities with relevant experience or credible capacityCaliforniaAugust 3, 2026, 5:00 p.m. PT$5,000–$375,000 per award; up to $375,000 total availableOfficial program pageCurrently active. No required match, although matched proposals may receive greater consideration. Only applications requesting at least $50,000 match your threshold.
Forest Economy ProgramNorthern Border Regional CommissionEconomic Development AgencyGrantForest-products infrastructure; advanced materials manufacturing; low-grade wood and residual markets; demonstrations; workforce development; technical assistanceState, local and Tribal governments; nonprofits; public institutions and other entities eligible under NBRC requirements; private businesses generally participate through eligible public or nonprofit applicantsDesignated counties in Maine, New Hampshire, New York and VermontClosed/Recurring; expected spring 2027 based on the 2026 cycleUndisclosed for the next cycle; recent awards include grants of approximately $500,000–$1 millionOfficial program pageThe 2026 competitive round has progressed to awards. Basic research is ineligible; applied research and demonstration projects must show a strong industry connection. A local development district fee and matching funds may apply.
Forest Biomass ProgramOntario Ministry of Natural ResourcesProvinceGrantUnderutilized forest biomass; harvesting and processing; new biomass products; market development; bioenergy and biofuels; supply-chain improvementsOntario forest-sector businesses, Indigenous communities and organizations, municipalities, nonprofits, research organizations and sector partnerships, depending on streamOntarioUndisclosed; the province states that applications may be submitted during published intake periodsConditional contributions; amount varies by stream and project, with individual recent awards exceeding C$50,000Official program pageThe province confirmed continued annual investment in 2026 and reported more than C$65 million committed to 61 projects. Eligibility, cost share and maximum contribution vary across four program streams.
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation ProgramOntario Ministry of Natural ResourcesProvinceGrantMill modernization; productivity; technology adoption; innovative wood products; manufacturing capacity; competitiveness; equipment and process improvementsOntario forest-sector companies undertaking strategic investment projects; separate support may be available for collaborative or broader sector projectsOntarioClosed/Recurring; applications missing a current round are considered in a subsequent round, subject to program reviewUp to 30% of eligible project costs, generally up to C$3 million for business projectsOfficial program pageStrong fit for established manufacturers and processors making significant capital investments. Ontario reported nearly C$98 million approved through the program as of 2026. Full applications are generally invitation-based after Stage I review.
Advancing Forest Markets Grant ProgramNew York State Department of Environmental ConservationStateGrantExpand forest-product production and markets; timber and wood processing; market development; product marketing; workforce development; technology; operational capacity; new products including mass timber, wood-residue fuels, nanocellulose and biocharState agencies, municipalities, soil and water conservation districts, for-profit businesses, nonprofits, Indian Nations or Tribes, individual landowners, and new businesses or operations that satisfy the USDA Farm Service Agency record requirementsNew YorkAugust 5, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ETAmount varies by proposed performance outcomes; $46.2 million is available across three funding categories. The guidelines expressly contemplate projects costing $50,000 or moreOfficial program pageCurrently open. The Tree Market Boost & Revitalization category is the strongest wood-products fit. Applicants must be able to establish New York USDA Farm Service Agency records and satisfy conservation-compliance requirements. Equipment, infrastructure and direct activities that disturb soil or vegetation are excluded.
Fibre Utilization Funding ProgramForest Enhancement Society of British ColumbiaNonprofitGrantRecover and transport otherwise uneconomic residual fibre; utilize fire- or insect-damaged fibre; supply biomass, pulp, cogeneration, chipping and other non-sawlog facilities; reduce open burningForest tenure holders, eligible non-integrated manufacturers, fibre-transport businesses, Indigenous organizations, nonprofits, economic-development agencies, academic institutions and government entitiesBritish Columbia; projects must involve eligible fibre on provincial Crown landOpen; projects must be completed by March 31, 2027Undisclosed; official provincial funding directory identifies awards ranging from below C$50,000 to more than C$500,000Official program pageStrong biomass-feedstock fit. Non-integrated manufacturers must not be majority-owned by lumber, board or panel manufacturers and must operate at arm’s length from sawmills.
Forestry Support ProgramBusiness Development Bank of CanadaCorporationLoan/FinancingWorking capital; operational continuity; automation; equipment; manufacturing modernization; productivity improvements; acquisitions and strategic partnerships; transformation planningCanadian forestry manufacturers and forestry-service companies that can demonstrate financial pressure, tariff exposure or qualifying economic impactsCanadaRollingUp to C$25 million for eligible manufacturers; up to C$10 million for eligible forestry-service companiesOfficial program pageIncludes liquidity and transformation financing. Transformation support may include advisory services. Maximums and terms vary by subsector and remain subject to credit approval.
Softwood Lumber Guarantee ProgramBusiness Development Bank of CanadaCorporationLoan GuaranteeWorking capital; liquidity; operational continuity; term loans; letters of credit; restructuring and business stabilizationCanadian softwood-lumber mills and remanufacturing mills with at least C$1 million in annual revenueCanadaRolling through participating financial institutionsC$500,000–C$50 million per eligible borrower groupOfficial program pageApplicant must work through its primary participating financial institution rather than applying directly to BDC. Narrower than the Forestry Support Program and limited to qualifying softwood-lumber businesses.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative in British ColumbiaPacific Economic Development CanadaFederal GovernmentGrantForest-product manufacturing modernization; productivity; technology adoption; market diversification; supply-chain resilience; domestic and export-market growthIncorporated for-profit businesses with 10–499 employees; nonprofits supporting SMEsBritish ColumbiaAccepting applications; closing date undisclosedBusinesses: C$200,000–C$10 million repayable or C$200,000–C$1 million non-repayable; nonprofits: up to C$10 million non-repayableOfficial program pageHigh-priority fit for tariff-affected wood-products and forestry SMEs. Canada allocated C$300 million nationally through this initiative specifically for forest-sector SMEs. Applicants need a credible operational or market pivot.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative in Southern OntarioFederal Economic Development Agency for Southern OntarioFederal GovernmentGrantEquipment; automation; productivity improvements; cost reduction; supply-chain resilience; market diversification; new export revenueIncorporated for-profit businesses operating in Southern Ontario with at least five regional employees and fewer than 500 total employees; nonprofits supporting SMEsSouthern OntarioOpen; deadline undisclosedBusinesses: C$125,000–C$10 million repayable or C$125,000–C$1 million non-repayable; nonprofits: C$125,000–C$10 million non-repayableOfficial program pageNot forestry-exclusive, but forest-products manufacturers affected by trade disruptions can qualify. Commercial businesses should expect repayable support unless the project meets non-repayable criteria.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative in the Prairie ProvincesPrairies Economic Development CanadaFederal GovernmentGrantProductivity; innovative technology adoption; market and export diversification; resilient supply chains; domestic trade; tariff-response investmentsTariff-affected SMEs and organizations supporting businesses, subject to PrairiesCan applicant requirementsAlberta, Saskatchewan and ManitobaDecember 31, 2027, or earlier if funding is exhaustedUndisclosed on the primary overview page; repayable and non-repayable contributions are availableOfficial program pageProjects must be completed by March 31, 2028. Relevant to biomass processors, sawmills, engineered-wood manufacturers and other forest-sector SMEs that can demonstrate trade disruption and a strategic pivot.
Economic Development ProgramMaine Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Community DevelopmentStateGrantCapital and non-capital equipment; working capital; employee training; business expansion and job creation or retentionEligible Maine municipalities apply on behalf of an identified business; assisted businesses must meet CDBG job and economic-development requirementsEligible non-entitlement areas of MaineFirst Friday of each month beginning July 3, 2026; full application by invitationNormally up to $100,000; requests above $100,000 require a waiver approved before the letter of intentOfficial program pageApplicable to biomass and wood-products companies, although not industry-specific. At least 51% of qualifying jobs generally must benefit low- and moderate-income people. Startups are limited to $30,000 and therefore do not meet your threshold.
Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan ProgramUSDA Rural Development and USDA Forest ServiceFederal GovernmentLoan GuaranteeEstablish, reopen, expand or improve sawmills and other wood-processing facilities; real estate; construction; machinery; equipment; working capital; eligible refinancingQualified commercial lenders financing eligible wood-processing businesses that process ecosystem-restoration byproducts from National Forest System landsUnited StatesRolling, subject to FY2026 funding availabilityLoan guarantees; FY2026 program authority totals approximately $354.4 million, with approximately $292.5 million unobligated on the latest official funding dashboardOfficial program pageBorrowers access the program through a qualified lender. The facility must process material originating from ecosystem-restoration work on National Forest System lands. USDA announced $115.2 million in recent loans, confirming active FY2026 deployment.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative in QuebecCanada Economic Development for Quebec RegionsFederal GovernmentGrantWood-manufacturing equipment; production-line reconfiguration; automation; digitization; processing and finishing capacity; technology demonstrations; market diversification; certifications and supply-chain improvementsQuebec manufacturing SMEs with fewer than 500 employees, at least three years in business, at least C$2 million in prior-year revenue and demonstrated adverse tariff-related effectsQuebecRolling until allocated funding is exhaustedMinimum C$100,000; up to C$1 million non-repayable for major productivity and diversification projects; up to C$300,000 non-repayable for market-diversification-only projects; repayable contributions above C$1 millionOfficial program pageWood is expressly identified as a priority tariff-affected sector. Non-repayable support covers up to 50% of eligible costs; repayable assistance can cover up to 75%. Routine equipment replacement and marginal capacity increases are weak fits.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative in Northern OntarioFederal Economic Development Agency for Northern OntarioFederal GovernmentGrantMachinery; equipment; infrastructure; automation; technology integration; market development; supply-chain optimization; onshoring; research and development; professional and technical servicesIncorporated SMEs, including Indigenous businesses, operating in Northern Ontario with at least five employees, three years of operating history and demonstrated tariff exposure or adverse impactNorthern OntarioRolling; projects must be completed by March 31, 2028Up to C$1 million non-repayable, covering up to 50% of eligible costs; repayable contributions above C$1 million may cover up to 75%Official program pageForestry and bioeconomy businesses receive stated priority. Regular maintenance, routine asset replacement, land, buildings and debt refinancing are ineligible. Approval remains subject to available funding.
Clean Energy Grants ProgramWashington State Department of CommerceStateGrantBiomass-energy facilities; clean-energy construction; facility improvements; predevelopment; siting and permitting; resilience; workforce developmentFor-profit businesses, utilities, local governments, nonprofits, research institutions, state agencies, Tribal governments and eligible Tribal service providersWashingtonClosed/Recurring; expected fall 2026 or 2027 based on the prior round and 2026 awards$50,000–$2.5 million in the most recent solicitationOfficial program pageBiomass was expressly eligible in the 2025 solicitation. Washington awarded approximately $34.8 million to 57 projects in May 2026, including biomass facilities, confirming recent program activity. Construction-ready projects received priority.
Hog Fuel Retail Sales and Use Tax ExemptionWashington State Department of RevenueStateTax IncentivePurchase of wood waste, wood residuals and qualifying forest-derived biomass used to produce electricity, steam, heat or biofuelPurchasers of qualifying hog fuel used for an eligible energy or biofuel purposeWashingtonRollingExemption from Washington retail sales and use tax; value depends on qualifying purchasesOfficial tax guidanceHog fuel includes wood waste, wood residuals and forest-derived biomass. Firewood and wood pellets are excluded. The incentive may exceed $50,000 for sufficiently large feedstock purchases; no fixed award ceiling is published.
Manufacturing Wood Biomass Fuel Preferential B&O Tax RateWashington State Department of RevenueStateTax IncentiveManufacture of liquid or gaseous fuel from wood, forest residues, field residues, dedicated energy crops and other lignocellulosic feedstocksBusinesses manufacturing qualifying wood biomass fuel in WashingtonWashingtonRollingPreferential Washington business-and-occupation tax rate of 0.138%; value depends on qualifying gross incomeOfficial tax guidanceApplies to liquid or gaseous biomass fuel, not conventional lumber or pellet manufacturing. Chemically preserved wood is excluded from qualifying feedstocks.
Qualified Forest ProgramMichigan Department of Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentStateTax IncentiveSustainable forest management; commercial timber harvesting; forest-management planning; maintaining productive private forestlandPrivate owners of qualifying Michigan forestland parcels of at least 20 acresMichiganSeptember 1, 2026 for the 2027 tax yearExemption from local school operating property tax of up to 18 mills annually; potential taxable-value protection after transfer; total value varies by propertyOfficial program pageRelevant primarily to timberland owners rather than processors. Parcels under 40 acres must generally be at least 80% productive forest; parcels of 40 acres or more must generally be at least 50% productive forest. A qualified forest-management plan, scheduled harvests, application fee and annual 2-mill-equivalent participation fee apply.
Qualified Forest ProgramMichigan Department of Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentStateTax IncentiveSustainable forest management; commercial timber harvesting; forest-management planning; maintaining productive private forestlandPrivate owners of qualifying Michigan forestland parcels of at least 20 acresMichiganSeptember 1, 2026 for the 2027 tax yearExemption from local school operating property tax of up to 18 mills annually; potential taxable-value protection after transfer; total value varies by propertyOfficial program pageRelevant primarily to timberland owners rather than processors. Parcels under 40 acres must generally be at least 80% productive forest; parcels of 40 acres or more must generally be at least 50% productive forest. A qualified forest-management plan, scheduled harvests, application fee and annual 2-mill-equivalent participation fee apply.
Healthy Forest Production Tax CreditArizona Department of RevenueStateTax IncentiveProcessing forest thinnings and woody residues; sawmill equipment; chipping, grinding and pelletizing; kilns and laminating equipment; biomass boilers, combustors and electricity-generation equipmentIndividuals and corporations with current Healthy Forest Enterprise Incentive certification and an Arizona Commerce Authority memorandum of understandingArizonaJanuary 2–31 annually for production during the preceding calendar year; qualifying production is authorized through December 31, 2030Income-tax credit based on qualifying forest products processed; statewide approvals capped at $2 million per calendar yearOfficial program pageThe processing facility must be in Arizona. At least 70% of processed material generally must be qualifying forest products and at least 75% must originate in Arizona. The individual benefit may exceed $50,000 depending on certified production, but no fixed applicant maximum is published.
Community Development Block Grant Economic Development ProgramKentucky Department for Local GovernmentStateGrantBusiness and industrial expansion; infrastructure; equipment or other eligible activities tied to job creation or retention; workforce trainingEligible Kentucky cities and counties apply for a specific business or industrial beneficiary; entitlement jurisdictions are excludedKentucky31-Jan-27Up to $1 million per community; joint applications may request up to $2 millionOfficial program pageApplicable to biomass processors, sawmills and wood-product manufacturers when the project creates or retains qualifying jobs. CDBG participation generally cannot exceed $20,000 per job or one-third of total project cost.
Wood Energy Tax CreditMissouri Department of Natural ResourcesStateTax IncentiveProduction of pellets, charcoal and other processed wood fuels using Missouri forestry-industry residuesIndividuals and businesses producing processed wood fuel at a qualifying Missouri wood-producing facilityMissouriClosed/Recurring; expected June 30, 2027 based on the annual statutory deadline$5 per ton of processed wood fuel; charcoal receives a four-times production multiplier; statewide credits capped at $6 million annuallyOfficial program pageNew credits are authorized through June 30, 2028, subject to appropriation. A producer may claim the incentive for five years. The value can exceed $50,000 when qualifying production exceeds 10,000 tons.
Resilient Forestry Practices Grant ProgramConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionStateGrantForest thinning; regeneration; invasive-species control; forest-health treatments; climate-resilient forestry demonstrations; implementation of approved forest-management practicesConnecticut municipalities with populations below 50,000 and federally recognized Tribes located in ConnecticutConnecticutAugust 31, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ETUp to $150,000; no match requiredOfficial solicitationApplicant must have an active forest-management or stewardship plan, or a qualifying practice plan prepared by a DEEP service forester. Equipment costing $10,000 or more per unit is ineligible. Funding is reimbursement-based.
Forest Health Research ProgramCalifornia Department of Forestry and Fire ProtectionStateGrantCollaborative research on biomass utilization, forest-fuels reduction, vegetation management, carbon storage, emissions reduction, forest recovery, and applied forest-management strategiesPublic and nonprofit universities, affiliated academic institutions, public and local agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, special districts, joint-powers authorities, Tribes, public utilities, locally owned utilities, and mutual water companiesCalifornia-focused projects; adjacent representative lands may be included with justificationJuly 30, 2026, 3:00 p.m. PT for concept proposals; invited full proposals due November 14, 2026, 3:00 p.m. PT$1 million–$1.5 million per award; approximately $3 million total availableOfficial program pageNo match required. Projects must be collaborative, generally involve multiple organizations or disciplines, and produce applied landscape-scale benefits. Commercial for-profit applicants are not directly eligible but may participate as project partners or contractors.
Forest Conservation Tax Credit ProgramOregon Department of ForestryStateTax IncentiveOffset the value of merchantable timber retained in protected streamside forest-conservation areas during qualifying harvestsSmall forestland owners who generally own fewer than 5,000 acres and meet Oregon timber-harvest limitsOregonRolling; initiate during a qualifying timber-harvest notification and submit valuation documentation no later than 90 days after harvest completionNonrefundable Oregon income or corporate tax credit based on the certified stumpage value of retained timber, plus certain appraisal and deed-recording costs; individual value variesOfficial program pageApplies to qualifying Type 1, 2, or 3 harvests near eligible streams or protected areas; Type 4 harvests are excluded. The conservation area is subject to a recorded 50-year harvest restriction, and early harvesting can trigger credit repayment.
Clean Electricity Investment CreditInternal Revenue ServiceFederal GovernmentTax IncentiveConstruction or acquisition of qualifying clean-electricity generation facilities and integral equipment; potentially includes eligible biomass electricity facilities that satisfy the statutory greenhouse-gas emissions standardTaxpayers owning qualified facilities placed in service after December 31, 2024; elective payment may be available to eligible tax-exempt, governmental, Tribal, and cooperative entitiesUnited StatesRolling through annual federal tax filings; statutory phaseout begins no earlier than 2032Base credit of 6% of qualified investment, potentially increased to 30% with prevailing-wage and apprenticeship compliance; additional domestic-content and energy-community bonuses may applyOfficial program pageA biomass facility is not eligible solely because it uses wood fuel. Fuel-combustion or gasification projects must satisfy the applicable lifecycle greenhouse-gas emissions rules. Taxpayers cannot claim both this credit and the Clean Electricity Production Credit for the same facility.
Clean Electricity Production CreditInternal Revenue ServiceFederal GovernmentTax IncentiveProduction and sale of electricity from qualified zero- or negative-emissions facilities; potentially includes qualifying electricity generated from woody biomassTaxpayers producing electricity at qualified facilities placed in service after December 31, 2024United StatesRolling through annual federal tax filings; generally available for a qualifying facility’s 10-year credit periodProduction-based credit adjusted annually for inflation; increased credit may apply when prevailing-wage and apprenticeship requirements are met, plus possible domestic-content and energy-community bonusesOfficial program pageEligibility depends on the facility’s greenhouse-gas emissions rate. Biomass combustion and gasification facilities require project-specific emissions analysis. The same facility cannot claim both the production and investment credits.
Agricultural Innovation Grant ProgramPennsylvania Department of AgricultureStateGrantBiomass energy; biochar; wood-product processing; manufacturing efficiency; renewable energy; equipment and technology; commercialization of agricultural and forest commoditiesAgricultural producers and processors; technical-assistance providers; cooperatives; entities using agricultural commodities to create products or energyPennsylvaniaClosed/Recurring; expected February 2027 based on the 2025 and 2026 cyclesOn-site projects: $5,000–$200,000; regional-impact projects: $100,000–$2 million; planning projects: $7,500–$50,000Official program pageOnly requests of at least $50,000 meet your threshold. On-site and regional projects require a 50% non-state match. Pennsylvania provides a next-cycle notification option on the official page.
Forestry Manufacturing Investment Tax CreditsGeorgia Department of RevenueStateTax IncentiveQualified investment property for forest-product manufacturing, renewable fuels, bio-based chemicals, bioenergy, and other value-added products using qualifying forestry feedstocksBusinesses operating a certified Georgia forestry-manufacturing establishment that uses domestically sourced virgin-timber wood fiber, forest-derived biomass, wood residuals, or forestry by-products as a primary feedstockGeorgiaRolling through annual Georgia tax filings for taxable years beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 203015% of qualified investment in Tier 1 counties; 10% in Tier 2 counties; 3% in Tier 3 or 4 counties; statewide forestry-manufacturer credit cap of $250 millionOfficial signed legislationEffective July 1, 2026 and retroactively applicable to taxable years beginning January 1, 2026. Certification by the state revenue commissioner, in consultation with the Georgia Forestry Commission, is required. Unused credits may be transferred or sold subject to statutory procedures.