Biomass and Wood Product Grants
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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| Program | Funder | Funder Type | Uses | Eligibility | Deadlines | Award | Info Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Innovations Grant Program | USDA Forest Service | Federal | Traditional wood utilization projects; Wood as construction material; Expanding wood energy markets | For-profit entities; State and local governments; Indian Tribes; School districts; Non-profit organizations; Higher education institutions; Public utilities; Fire and conservation districts | Rolling applications due April 27 2025; August 30 2025; December 27 2025 | Typically $50 thousand to $1 million | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation |
| Community Wood Grant Program | USDA Forest Service | Federal | Community wood energy systems; Innovative wood product manufacturing facilities; Shovel-ready projects | For-profit entities; State and local governments; Indian Tribes; School districts; Non-profit organizations; Higher education institutions; Public utilities; Fire and conservation districts | Expected Q1 2025 (based on previous cycles) | Typically $50 thousand to $1 million | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation/grants |
| Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Program | USDA Forest Service | Federal | Improve establish retrofit or expand wood processing facilities that process byproducts from ecosystem restoration projects | Wood processing facilities near federal or tribal lands; Areas at risk of severe wildfire or insect/disease infestation | Expected Q1 2025 (based on previous cycles) | Varies – typically over $50 thousand | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356238 |
| Business and Workforce Development Grants | CAL FIRE Wood Products Team | State | Solid wood and biomass processing facilities; Bioenergy projects; Forest-related workforce development | Businesses; Universities; Colleges; Government and community organizations supporting wood products industry in California | Expected late February 2025 | Varies based on project scope | https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/natural-resource-management/environmental-protection-program/wood-products-and-bioenergy |
| Forest Biomass to Carbon-Negative Biofuels Program | California Energy Commission | State | Production of carbon-negative hydrogen and/or liquid fuel from forest biomass waste | Projects using 60%+ forest biomass waste from Sierra Nevada; Majority of capital expenditures in Sierra Nevada region | Check website for 2025 cycle | Undisclosed | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/forest-biomass-to-carbon-negative-biofuels-pilot-program/ |
| Regional Biomass Energy Programs | Department of Energy | Federal | Development of biomass energy technologies; Increasing biomass use in the U.S. | Profit organizations; Private non-profit institutions; State and local government agencies; Universities | Check website for 2025 cycle | Undisclosed | https://www.federalgrantswire.com/regional-biomass-energy-programs.html |
| Wood Utilization Assistance | USDA Forest Service | Federal | Support for wood products markets; Technological development; Forest restoration | For-profit entities; State and local governments; Indian Tribes; Non-profit organizations; Higher education institutions | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies – typically over $50 thousand | https://federalgrants.com/Wood-Utilization-Assistance-93695.html |
| Wood Energy Team Funding | USDA Forest Service | Federal | Expanding wood energy markets; Supporting forest management needs | State agencies; Tribal governments; Non-profit organizations; For-profit businesses | Check with Regional Biomass Coordinators for 2025 cycle | Varies based on project scope | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation |
| State Wood Energy Team Program | Various State Forestry Departments | State | State-specific wood energy projects; Forest products utilization | Varies by state – typically businesses; non-profits; and local governments | Varies by state – check with state forestry department | Typically $50 thousand to 250 thousand | |
| AGRI Bioincentive Program | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Commercial-scale production of advanced biofuels; renewable chemicals; and thermal energy from biomass | Agricultural producers; manufacturers; processors in Minnesota | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies based on production volume | https://www.mda.state.mn.us/environment-sustainability/agri-bioincentive-program |
| Statewide Wood Waste Utilization Grant | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | State | Energy production; soil amendments; carbon storage; durable wood products from woody biomass | Businesses; non-profits; government agencies; educational institutions in Minnesota | Check website for 2025 cycle | $10 thousand minimum; 20% match required | https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-waste/wood-waste-utilization-grant |
| Michigan Community Forestry Grants | Michigan DNR | State | Urban forestry initiatives; wood waste utilization | Municipal governments; schools; nonprofit organizations; volunteer groups in Michigan | September 20 2025 | $5 thousand-$30 thousand | https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/grants/forestry/community |
| Biomass Research and Development Initiative | USDA/DOE | Federal | Research and development for biomass feedstocks; biofuels; biochemicals | Universities; national laboratories; private sector entities | Check website for 2025 cycle | Typically $500 thousand-$3 million | https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/biomass-research-and-development-initiative |
| Forest Products Laboratory Grants | USDA Forest Service | Federal | Research and development for wood products; biomass utilization; bioenergy | Universities; research institutions; private sector | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies based on project scope | https://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/research/research-emphasis-areas/index.php |
| Hardwood Industry Technology and Innovation Grants | National Hardwood Lumber Association | Private | Technology adoption; innovation in hardwood processing and utilization | Hardwood industry businesses; processors; manufacturers | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies based on project scope | https://nhla.com |
| Wood Product Infrastructure Assistance Program | USDA Forest Service | Federal | Equipment; facility improvements for wood processing facilities in high wildfire risk areas | Sawmills and wood processing facilities near federal or tribal lands | Expected Q1 2025 | Varies – up to $1 | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation/wood-products-infrastructure-assistance-grants |
| Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Program | Various State Economic Development Agencies | State | Establishing processing facilities in economically distressed areas | For-profit businesses establishing or expanding wood processing operations | Varies by state | Tax incentives plus direct grants | Contact state economic development offices |
| Forest Biomass for Energy Grant Program | US Department of Energy | Federal | Developing technologies for conversion of forest biomass to energy | Research institutions; universities; private companies | Check DOE website for 2025 cycle | $500 thousand-$5 million | https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy |
| Pennsylvania Agricultural Innovation Grant Program | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | State | Biomass-to-fuel facilities; Hardwood processing; Forest products development | For-profit entities; Agricultural businesses; Forest products companies in Pennsylvania | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies – $50 thousand-$500 thousand | https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/funding/Pages/default.aspx |
| Appalachian Regional Commission Grants | Appalachian Regional Commission | Federal | Economic development; Infrastructure; Community capacity-building projects including forest products | State and local government entities; Indian tribes; Higher education institutions; Non-profit organizations in Appalachian region | Pre-applications due October 31 2025 (varies by state) | Varies based on county economic status and project scope | https://www.arc.gov/grants-and-opportunities/ |
| READY Grants to Grow | Appalachian Regional Commission | Federal | Community and economic development; Build capacity for wood products businesses | Organizations in Appalachian region counties | Check website for 2025 cycle | Up to $500 thousand | https://www.arc.gov/ready/grants-to-grow/ |
| NYSERDA Clean Energy Innovation Program | New York State Energy Research & Development Authority | State | Biomass heating systems; Renewable energy systems; Clean energy technology | Businesses; Research institutions; Non-profit organizations in New York | Rolling applications | Varies by program – typically $50 thousand+ | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Innovation-at-NYSERDA |
| New York State Wood Products Development Council Grants | Empire State Development | State | Wood products market development; Forest industry innovation | Forest products businesses; Non-profit organizations; Research institutions in New York | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies based on project scope | https://woodproducts.ny.gov |
| Climate and Applied Forestry Research Institute (CAFRI) Grants | New York State Departments of Agriculture & Environmental Conservation | State | Forest carbon sequestration research; Sustainable forestry practices | Research institutions; Universities; Forest products businesses in New York | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies based on project scope | https://agriculture.ny.gov |
| Natural Carbon Solutions Innovation Challenge | NYSERDA | State | Nature-based solutions; Carbon sequestration technologies | Businesses; Research institutions; Non-profits in New York | Check website for 2025 cycle | Part of $18.1 million program | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/Natural-Carbon-Solutions |
| Supply Chain Development for Forest Products | USDA Forest Service Eastern Region | Federal | Supply chain improvements; Processing facility upgrades; Local market development | Hardwood industry businesses; Non-profits; Government entities in Eastern states | Expected Q1 2025 (based on previous cycles) | $50 thousand-$250 thousand | https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r9/home/ |
| Eastern Hardwood Forest Biomass Energy Grant | USDA Forest Service Northeastern Area | Federal | Development of biomass energy opportunities in eastern hardwood forest region | Universities; Research institutions; For-profit businesses; Non-profits in Eastern states | Expected Q1 2025 (based on previous cycles) | Varies based on project scope | https://apps.fs.usda.gov/nicportal/WOODINNOVATIONS/ |
| Statewide Wood Utilization Teams Grant Program | USDA Forest Service | Federal | Supporting development of wood markets and utilization | State forestry agencies; Multi-agency teams in Eastern states | Expected Q2 2025 (based on previous cycles) | $50 thousand-$250 thousand | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation |
| Kentucky Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Rural projects through local utility organizations; including biomass and forest products | Current or former Rural Utilities Service Electric or Telecommunication borrowers; Non-profit utilities | First Quarter: Sept 30 2025; Second Quarter: Dec 31 2025; Third Quarter: March 31 2026; Fourth Quarter: June 30 2026 | Varies based on project scope | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-economic-development-loan-grant-program-4 |
| Indiana Community & Urban Forestry Assistance Grant | Indiana Department of Natural Resources | State | Tree planting; urban forestry management; ecosystem improvements | Local units of government; 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations | Applications accepted starting Summer 2025 | Varies based on project scope | https://www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/programs/community-and-urban-forestry/grants/ |
| Kentucky Government Resources Accelerating Needed Transformation (GRANT) Program | Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development | State | Economic development projects; including forest products and renewable energy | Businesses; Local governments; Economic development organizations | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies based on project scope | https://ced.ky.gov/grant |
| Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Grant Program for Tribal Lands | USDA Forest Service | Federal | Expanding and rehabilitating wood processing facilities for tribal forest products | Facilities processing biomass from tribal forestland and rangeland at risk for fire; insects; or disease | Check website for 2025 cycle | $50 thousand-$1 million | https://tribalbusinessnews.com/sections/economic-development/14503-usda-launches-50m-grant-program-for-economic-development-in-forestry-sector-including-indian-country |
| Indiana Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | Indiana State Department of Agriculture | State | Enhancement of specialty crops; including forest products | For-profit entities; Non-profit entities; Local governments; Higher education institutions in Indiana | Expected Spring 2025 | Varies based on project scope | https://www.in.gov/isda/grants-and-funding-opportunities/specialty-crop-block-grant/ |
| Kentucky Rural Community Development Initiative | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Housing; community facilities; economic development projects in rural areas | Non-profit housing and community development organizations; Low-income rural communities; Federally recognized tribes | Annual basis through Notice of Funding Availability | Varies based on project scope | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/rural-community-development-initiative-grants-16 |
| Indiana Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Rural projects through local utility organizations; including biomass infrastructure | Current or former Rural Utilities Service Electric or Telecommunication borrowers; Non-profit utilities | First Quarter: Sept 30 2025; Second Quarter: Dec 31 2025; Third Quarter: March 31 2026; Fourth Quarter: June 30 2026 | Varies based on project scope | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-economic-development-loan-grant-program/in |
| Kentucky Economic Impact Initiative Grants | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Development of essential community facilities in rural communities with economic challenges | Public bodies; Non-profit organizations; Federally recognized tribes in rural Kentucky | Rolling applications | Varies based on project scope | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/economic-impact-initiative-grants-16 |
| Indiana Hardwood Initiative Grants | Indiana Economic Development Corporation | State | Hardwood industry innovation; processing improvements; market development | Hardwood producers; Manufacturers; Value-added processing facilities | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies based on project scope | https://www.iedc.in.gov |
| Kentucky Forest Products Economic Development Grant | Kentucky Division of Forestry | State | Support for forest products businesses; wood product processing facilities | Forest products businesses; Manufacturers; Value-added processing facilities in Kentucky | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies based on project scope | https://eec.ky.gov/Natural-Resources/Forestry/ |
| Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Biomass Grant Program | Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation | Private | Solar thermal; biomass; advancing renewable energy; and emerging technologies | Non-profits; Educational institutions; Government agencies in Illinois | Rolling applications | Case-by-case determination | https://www.illinoiscleanenergy.org |
| Oregon Small Forestland Grant Program | Oregon Department of Forestry | State | Forest management; wildfire preparedness; biomass utilization | Small forestland owners; including individuals; groups; federally recognized Indian tribes | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies based on project scope | https://www.oregon.gov/odf/pages/small-forestland-grant-program.aspx |
| Alabama Forestry Commission Cost Share Programs | Alabama Forestry Commission | State | Forest management practices; biomass utilization; wood products development | Forest landowners in Alabama | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies based on project scope | https://www.forestry.alabama.gov/Pages/Management/CostShare.aspx |
| Forest and Woodlands Resource Management Program – Idaho | Bureau of Land Management | Federal | Forest and woodland health; sustainable forest management; fire resiliency; biomass utilization | Nonprofits; Native American tribal governments; Native American tribal organizations | February 3 2025 | $10 thousand to $100 thousand | https://us.fundsforngos.org/type-of-grantgrant/2025-forest-and-woodlands-resource-management-program-idaho/ |
| Mississippi Forestry Commission Landowner Assistance Programs | Mississippi Forestry Commission | State | Forest management; stewardship; biomass utilization | Private forest landowners in Mississippi | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies based on program | https://www.mfc.ms.gov/forest-information/landowner-services/ |
| Oregon Forest Resource Trust | Oregon Department of Forestry | State | Forest management; woody biomass utilization; forest health | Private forestland owners in Oregon | Rolling applications | Varies based on project scope | https://www.oregon.gov/odf/aboutodf/pages/grantsincentives.aspx |
| North Carolina Renewable Energy Property Tax Abatement | North Carolina Department of Revenue | State | Tax incentives for renewable energy property; including biomass facilities | Business owners with renewable energy property in North Carolina | Annual tax filing | 80% of the appraised value | https://www.energy.gov/eere/slsc/property-tax-abatements-renewables-north-carolina |
| Illinois Agri-Food Alliance Biomass Manufacturing Grant | Illinois Department of Agriculture | State | Conversion of agricultural and forest products to bioenergy and bioproducts | Agricultural producers; Forest product businesses; Manufacturers in Illinois | Expected Q1 2025 | Varies based on project scope | https://agr.illinois.gov |
| Alabama Wood Energy Team Program | Alabama Forestry Commission | State | Wood energy projects; biomass utilization; market development | Businesses; Non-profits; Local governments in Alabama | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies based on project scope | https://www.forestry.alabama.gov |
| Montana Forest Products Week Event Grant Program | Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation | State | Walk-in the Woods and Timber Tours; Forest products education and outreach | Organizations hosting forest products events in Montana | Rolling basis prior to October 2025 | $500 maximum per event | https://dnrc.mt.gov/forestry/Forest-Products/ |
| Vermont Advanced Wood Heating Program | Vermont Department of Forests Parks and Recreation | State | Highly efficient wood heating systems; Clean burning/low emitting technology; Sustainable forest management | Businesses; Non-profits; Government entities in Vermont | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies based on project scope | https://fpr.vermont.gov/forest/wood-energy |
| Washington Forest Products Financial Assistance Program | Washington State Department of Commerce | State | Heat; power; engineered fuel products; Energy efficiency improvements using woody biomass | Businesses; Organizations in Washington State | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies – requires dollar-for-dollar match | https://www.commerce.wa.gov/news/community-grants/commerce-awards-483k-for-wood-energy-projects/ |
| Virginia Hardwood Industry Grant Program | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | State | Structural grade hardwood lumber production; Low-value hardwood utilization | Hardwood industry partners; Researchers in Virginia | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies – previous awards around $230 thousand | https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gwj/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1036910 |
| Vermont Sustainable Forestry Initiatives Program | Vermont Division of Forests | State | Forest management plans; Sustainable forest practices; Logging implementation | Private forest landowners; Loggers in Vermont | Expected to restart in 2025 (currently on hold) | $5 million total program funding | https://vtdigger.org/2025/03/24/freezes-in-federal-funding-casts-vermonts-cities-and-states-forestry-projects-into-limbo/ |
| Washington Biochar Technology Grant Program | The Lands Council (Spokane) | Private | Conversion of residual woody debris to biochar; Forest health enhancement; Carbon sequestration | Organizations working in forest management in Washington | Check website for 2025 cycle | Previously $25 thousand | https://www.commerce.wa.gov/news/community-grants/commerce-awards-483k-for-wood-energy-projects/ |
| San Juan Islands Woody Biomass Processing Grant | San Juan Islands Conservation District | State | Energy and biochar technologies for woody biomass processing; Advanced wood energy microgrid gasifier systems | Communities in the San Juan Islands; Washington | Check website for 2025 cycle | Previously $181 thousand+ | https://www.commerce.wa.gov/news/community-grants/commerce-awards-483k-for-wood-energy-projects/ |
| Darrington Wood Innovation Center Development Grant | Washington State Department of Commerce | State | Mass timber plant design; Modular fabrication facility; European-grade re-manufacturing sawmill | Wood products businesses in Darrington; Washington | Check website for 2025 cycle | Previously $160 thousand+ | https://www.commerce.wa.gov/news/community-grants/commerce-awards-483k-for-wood-energy-projects/ |
| Washington Biomass Transportation Development Grant | Wind River Biomass | State | Sorting; gathering and transporting woody biomass; Harvest slash utilization | Biomass transportation developers in Washington | Check website for 2025 cycle | Previously $115 thousand | https://www.commerce.wa.gov/news/community-grants/commerce-awards-483k-for-wood-energy-projects/ |
| Montana Wood Products and Biomass Energy Applications Program | Montana Forest Products Program | State | Technical assistance for forest products industry; Market development; Biomass energy applications | Wood products businesses; Forest industry in Montana | Rolling applications | Technical assistance only | https://dnrc.mt.gov/forestry/Forest-Products/ |
| Biomass Crop Assistance Program | USDA Farm Service Agency | Federal | Establishment; production; and delivery of biomass feedstocks | Agricultural and non-industrial private forest land owners and operators | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies based on project scope | https://sandbox.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/energy-programs/index |
| North Central Sun Grant Initiative | USDA/South Dakota State University | Federal | Bioenergy research; Feedstock logistics; Conversion technologies for biomass | Universities; Research institutions in North Central region | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies – previous program invested $3.5 million | https://www.sdstate.edu/north-central-regional-sun-grant-center/us-agriculture |
| Utah Rural Energy for America Program | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Renewable energy systems including biomass; Energy efficiency improvements | Agricultural producers; Rural small businesses in Utah | Guaranteed loans open for FY 2025 | Loans up to 75% of costs with 80% guarantee; Grants up to 50% of costs | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency-improvement-guaranteed-loans/ut |
| Wyoming Special Forest Products Program | Bureau of Land Management Wyoming | Federal | Commercial forest products permits; Post and poles for corrals; Biomass collection | Individuals; Businesses harvesting forest products from BLM lands | Rolling applications | Cost varies by product and office | https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/forests-and-woodlands/forest-product-permits |
| South Dakota Special Forest Products Program | Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas | Federal | Fuelwood; Christmas trees; boughs; biomass; corral poles | Individuals; Businesses harvesting forest products from BLM lands | Rolling applications | Cost varies by product and office | https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/forests-and-woodlands/forest-product-permits |
| Wyoming Specialty Crop Grant Program | Wyoming Department of Agriculture | State | Research and season extension for specialty crops including trees and horticulture | Specialty crop producers in Wyoming | January 1 2026 (project start date) | Varies based on project scope | https://agriculture.wy.gov/specialty-crop-program |
| Biofuel Infrastructure Program | USDA Commodity Credit Corporation | Federal | Installation of fuel pumps and infrastructure for higher ethanol blends | Fuel retailers; Infrastructure developers | Check website for 2025 cycle | Requires matching contributions | https://sandbox.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/energy-programs/index |
| South Dakota Wood Energy Team Program | USDA Forest Service | Federal | Wood energy projects; Biomass utilization; Market development | Businesses; Non-profits; State agencies in South Dakota | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies based on project scope | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation |
| Wyoming Wood Energy Team Program | USDA Forest Service | Federal | Wood energy projects; Biomass utilization; Market development | Businesses; Non-profits; State agencies in Wyoming | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies based on project scope | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation |
| Farm-to-Fleet Feedstock Program | USDA Commodity Credit Corporation | Federal | Biofuel production from agricultural commodities; Domestic biofuel market expansion | Biofuel producers; Agricultural producers | Check website for 2025 cycle | Varies based on program scope | https://sandbox.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/energy-programs/index |
| Colorado Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation Grant Program | Colorado State Forest Service | State | Forest restoration; Wildfire risk mitigation; Use of woody material for forest products and biomass energy | Local governments; HOAs; Utilities; State agencies; Non-profit groups; Conservation districts; Businesses; Others | October 10 2024 (for 2025 cycle) | Approximately $7.2 million available for 2024-2025 cycle | https://csfs.colostate.edu/grants/forest-restoration-wildfire-risk-mitigation/ |
| Idaho Forest and Woodlands Resource Management Program | Bureau of Land Management | Federal | Forest and woodland health; Sustainable forest management; Fire resiliency; Biomass utilization for bioenergy | Non-profits; Native American tribal governments; Native American tribal organizations | February 3 2025 | $10 thousand to $100 thousand | https://us.fundsforngos.org/type-of-grantgrant/2025-forest-and-woodlands-resource-management-program-idaho/ |
| Federal Biomass Tax Credit | Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Installation of biomass stoves and boilers with 75% thermal efficiency or higher | Homeowners and businesses | Annual tax filing (through 2032) | 30% of cost up to $2 thousand annually | https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal-tax-credits/biomass-stovesboilers |
| New Hampshire Biomass Rebate Program | NH Public Utilities Commission | State | Installation of wood pellet boilers and furnaces | Residents of New Hampshire (primary residence); businesses | Rolling | 40% of system and installation cost up to $10 | 000 for residential; up to $65 |
| Vermont Advanced Wood Heat Incentive | Efficiency Vermont | State | Installation of efficient central wood pellet heating systems | Homeowners; small commercial spaces (<5;000 sq ft heated space) | Rolling | $3 thousand discount + $3 thousand rebate for central systems; $400 instant rebate for stoves | https://www.rerc-vt.org/advanced-wood-heating-systems |
| Maine Advanced Wood Heating Rebate | Efficiency Maine | State | Installation of advanced wood or pellet boilers | Maine residents and businesses | Rolling | 1/3 of project costs up to $6 thousand | https://nehpba.org/changeouts |
| Biomass for Electricity Tax Credit | Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Electricity production from biomass resources (closed-loop and open-loop biomass) | Energy producers using biomass | Annual tax filing | 2.1 cents per kilowatt-hour for closed-loop; 1 cent per kilowatt-hour for open-loop | https://wood-energy.extension.org/woody-biomass-for-energy-tax-incentives/ |
| Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance | US Forest Service | Federal | Improving; establishing; retrofitting; or expanding wood processing facilities | Wood processing facilities near federal or tribal lands with ecosystem restoration needs | Annual application cycle | Varies (competitive grants) | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation/wood-products-infrastructure-assistance-grants |
| Business & Industry Guarantee Loan Program | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Creation or preservation of jobs in rural areas; including wood products businesses | Businesses in areas with 50;000 population or less | Rolling | Up to 90% loan guarantee to banks | https://wood-energy.extension.org/financing-options-for-woody-biomass-production-and-utilization-projects/ |
| Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) | USDA Rural Business Service | Federal | Renewable energy projects including biomass | Commercial entities; agricultural and forestry producers | Annual application cycle | Grants (25% of eligible costs; $1.5 thousand-$500 thousand); Guaranteed loans (up to 75% of costs; $5 thousand-$25M) | https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/energy/wisconsin-state-wood-energy-team/we-can-help-you/grants-incentives-loan-guarantees/ |
| AgWest Forest Products Financing | AgWest Farm Credit | Private | Financing for timberland owners; wood products manufacturers; and forest product-related businesses | Large industrial and family-based timberland owners; manufacturers and businesses | Rolling | Varies (competitive rates with patronage dividends) | https://agwestfc.com/financing/specialized-programs/forest-products-financing |
| Montana Wood Products Revolving Loan Fund | Montana Department of Commerce | State | Financial assistance to create or retain jobs in the wood products industry | Businesses in Montana’s wood products industry | Rolling | Varies (revolving loan fund) | https://commerce.mt.gov/Business/Business-Assistance/Montana-Wood-Products-Revolving-Loan-Program |
| Southern AgCredit Timber Loans | Southern AgCredit | Private | Timber and timberland purchases; equipment for milling; harvesting and hauling | Timberland owners; lumber manufacturers; forest-product-related businesses | Rolling | Up to 85% loan-to-value; loan options up to 30 years | https://southernagcredit.com/loans/timber/ |
| Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Tax Credit | Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Installation of combined heat and power systems; including biomass-fueled systems | Businesses installing qualifying CHP systems | Annual tax filing | 10% of expenditures; no maximum limit (reduced for larger systems) | https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/energy/wisconsin-state-wood-energy-team/we-can-help-you/grants-incentives-loan-guarantees/ |
| California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Sales Tax Exclusion | California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) | State | Manufacturing that promotes alternative energy; including biomass processing | Manufacturers in California | Rolling | Full sales and use tax exclusion | https://business.ca.gov/industries/wood-product-and-biomass/ |
| USDA Farm Service Agency Ownership & Operating Loans | USDA Farm Service Agency | Federal | Purchase land and equipment; meet day-to-day costs for forest operations | Forest operators | Rolling | Direct loans: up to $600 thousand for ownership; $400 thousand for operating; Guaranteed loans: higher limits adjusted annually | https://www.farmers.gov/your-business/forests |
| Emergency Forest Restoration Program | USDA Farm Service Agency | Federal | Restoration of private forests damaged by natural disasters or insect and disease infestation | Private forest owners affected by natural disasters | Post-disaster applications | Financial payments based on damage assessment | https://www.farmers.gov/your-business/forests |
| Horizon Farm Credit Forest Products Financing | Horizon Farm Credit | Private | Forest products operations; technology upgrades | Sawmills; secondary manufacturers; land clearing operations; mulch operations; landowners; pallet and energy operations | Rolling | Varies (specialized financing) | https://www.horizonfc.com/loans/agriculture/forest-products |
| Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program | US Forest Service | Federal | Community wood energy systems; innovative wood product facilities | Communities; businesses | Annual application cycle | Funding for shovel-ready projects | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation/grants |
| Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) | USDA | Federal | Growing; maintaining; and harvesting biomass for energy or bio-based products | Farmers and forester landowners | Rolling | Financial assistance based on assessment | https://www.forestsandrangelands.gov/woody-biomass/bioenergy.shtml |
| Biomass Transportation Incentive Pilot | US Forest Service | Federal | Transportation of woody biomass for energy production and wood products | Businesses in wood transportation sector | Rolling (2024-2025) | Varies (competitive grant) | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation |
| Temporary Bridge Program | US Forest Service | Federal | Establishment of temporary bridge rental/loan/cost-share programs to protect water resources during forestry operations | States and federally recognized Indian Tribes | April 27 2024; August 30 2024; December 27 2024 | Varies (competitive grant) | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation |
| Colorado Forest Business Loan Fund | Colorado State Forest Service | State | Support for forest and wood products businesses that harvest and use timber for wildfire risk reduction | For-profit businesses with physical address in Colorado that harvest or use timber from forestlands | Rolling | Varies (loans based on business needs) | https://csfs.colostate.edu/cowood/forest-business-loan-fund/ |
| Wildfire Risk Mitigation Loan Fund | Colorado State Forest Service | State | Equipment and working capital for wood products businesses that improve forest conditions | Existing businesses or startups in Colorado | Rolling | Varies (loans for equipment and capital needs) | https://csfs.colostate.edu/cowood/ |
| North Carolina Present-Use Valuation Property Tax Program | North Carolina Department of Revenue | State | Tax relief for active forestlands | Forestland owners (minimum 20 acres) who have owned land for at least 4 years | Annual property tax cycle | Property tax reduction (varies by county) | https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/financial-incentives-for-forest-management |
| USDA Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Production of advanced biofuels derived from renewable biomass other than corn kernel starch | Commercial entities and producers of advanced biofuels | Annual application cycle | Payment amounts vary based on production volume | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/all?state=US |
| Farm Credit Mid-America Forest Products Financing | Farm Credit Mid-America | Private | Large-scale sawmill and forest product business financing | Forest products businesses in Arkansas Indiana Kentucky Missouri Ohio and Tennessee | Rolling | Flexible commercial loans with term and amortization flexibility | https://www.fcma.com/specialized-financing/forest-products |
| Tribal Energy Program Grants | Department of Energy | Federal | Feasibility studies and installation of renewable energy including biomass on tribal lands | Native American tribes | Annual application cycle | Approximately $2.7 million total available through competitive process | https://wood-energy.extension.org/financing-options-for-woody-biomass-production-and-utilization-projects/ |
| Region 5 Wood and Biomass Utilization Program | US Forest Service Region 5 | Federal | Technical assistance and grant funding for wood products markets in California Hawaii and Pacific Islands | Wood products businesses; non-profits; researchers; agencies | Varies by specific grant opportunity | Varies by specific grant opportunity | https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r5/communityforests/?cid=fseprd475019 |
| North Carolina Forest Development Program | North Carolina Forest Service | State | Reforestation; timber stand improvement; and forest development | Private forest landowners in North Carolina | Rolling | Up to 40% of approved practice costs | https://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/econ/data/forestincentives/nc.htm |
| Biorefinery; Renewable Chemical; and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program (Section 9003) | USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service | Federal | Development; construction; retrofitting of commercial-scale biorefineries and biobased manufacturing | Lenders; for-profit and nonprofit borrowers; cooperatives; municipalities | Phase 1: Sep 01 2025–Oct 01 2025; two cycles per year (rolling) | Loan guarantees up to $250 million | https://sam.gov/fal/f2f510f0c2481e697b42006598e652b8/view |
| Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit (Section 48C) | U.S. Department of the Treasury / DOE | Federal | Advanced energy manufacturing; biogas processing; emissions reduction; supply-chain investment | Manufacturers; industrial and clean-energy businesses | Concept papers due Jun 21 2024; full applications due Oct 18 2024 | Tax credit: 6% of qualified investment (30% if prevailing wage/apprenticeship met); $6 billion Round 2 | https://www.energy.gov/infrastructure/qualifying-advanced-energy-project-credit-48c-program |
| Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction (Section 179D) | Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Energy efficiency upgrades in commercial building systems (lighting; HVAC; envelope) | Building owners; designers; government/nonprofit building designers | Rolling (based on service date) | Deduction up to $5.00 per square foot | https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/energy-efficient-commercial-buildings-deduction |
| Investment Tax Credit for Energy Property (Section 48) | Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Investment in energy property including biogas equipment; CHP; storage | Businesses | Rolling | Tax credit: 6% of qualified investment (30% if wage/apprenticeship met) | https://energycommunities.gov/funding-opportunities/tax-credits/ |
| Bioenergy Market Adjusting Tariff (BioMAT) Program | California Public Utilities Commission / IOUs / CCAs | State | Feed-in tariff purchase of wholesale power from small bioenergy projects | Owners of bioenergy facilities ≤5 MW (≤3 MW delivery); site control; technical capacity | Rolling program periods (monthly for Cat 3; bi-monthly for Cats 1&2) | 10/15/20-year PPAs at market-adjusting prices; capacity allocations per period | https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/electrical-energy/electric-power-procurement/rps/rps-sb-1122-biomat |
| Forest Products Financing | AgWest Farm Credit | Private | Timber and timberland financing; equipment loans; operating lines of credit | Forest products operations; timberland owners; wood products manufacturers | Rolling | Loan amounts unspecified (custom loan structures to meet industry needs) | https://agwestfc.com/financing/specialized-programs/forest-products-financing :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} |
| Biomass Gasification and Methane Digester Property Tax Exemption | State of Michigan | State | Property tax exemption for biomass gasification and methane digester systems | Businesses installing biomass gasification or methane digester equipment | Rolling | Tax exemption based on assessed property value (up to 100% exemption) | https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/3243 :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} |
| Farm and Aquaculture Alternative Energy Loan | NC Clean Energy Technology Center | State | Renewable energy systems (including biomass gasification; anaerobic digestion) and energy efficiency improvements | Agricultural producers; aquaculturists | Rolling | Loans up to $1.5 million or 85% of project costs whichever is less | https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/2997 :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} |
| Power Project Fund | Alaska Energy Authority | State | Development and expansion of renewable power projects (including biomass and hydroelectric) | Local utilities; local governments; independent power producers | Annual NOFA (rolling solicitations) | Up to $50 million per year in loans | https://www.akenergyauthority.org/What-We-Do/Grants-Loans/Power-Project-Fund :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} |
| Renewable Energy Manufacturing Program | Washington State Department of Commerce | State | Manufacturing renewable energy equipment; interest cost subsidy | Projects with WEDFA bonds; private lenders; manufacturers | Rolling | Interest subsidy up to $3 million; minimum loan $2 million | https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/5877 :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} |
| Tax Exemption for Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects | Kentucky Department of Revenue | State | Sales and use tax exemption for materials machinery and equipment used in renewable energy generation | Companies; renewable energy power generators | Rolling | Up to 100% of sales and use tax paid | https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/2742 :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} |
| Energy Equipment Property Tax Exemption | Arizona Department of Revenue | State | Property tax exemption for renewable energy and efficiency equipment | Property owners; renewable energy equipment | Rolling | Exempt from property tax valuation | https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/1683 :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} |
| Wood Energy Production Credit | Missouri Department of Natural Resources | State | Processing forestry industry residues into biofuel | Businesses processing eligible forestry residues | Rolling | $5.00 per ton of eligible fuel (state income tax credit) | https://dnr.mo.gov/energy/wood-energy-tax-credit :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} |
| Solar Wind & Biomass Energy Systems Exemption | State of New York | State | Installation of farm-waste energy (including biomass) systems | Property owners constructing eligible systems | Rolling | 15-year real property tax exemption | https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/192 :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} |
| Wood Heating Fuel Exemption | State of Maryland | State | Purchase of wood or refuse-derived fuel for heating | Businesses and homeowners using wood/refuse-derived heating fuel | Rolling | 100% state sales tax exemption | https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/143 :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} |
| Methane Digester Loan Program | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Installation of on-farm anaerobic digesters for biogas production | Agricultural producers; livestock operators | Rolling | Loans up to $3 million or 50% of project cost | https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/2716/methane-digester-loan-program :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} |
| Production Tax Credit for Electricity from Renewable Sources (§45) | Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Electricity production from biomass and other renewable sources | Electricity producers with qualifying facilities | Facilities placed in service by December 31 2024 | $0.03–$0.055 per kWh | https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5886.pdf :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} |
| Renewable Energy Systems Property Tax Exemption | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts | State | Installation of renewable energy systems (including biomass) | Property owners | Rolling | 100% exemption of appraised value increase | https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/173 :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} |
| Biogas Solar and Wind Energy Equipment Exemption | State of Wisconsin | State | Property tax exemption for biogas solar and wind energy systems | Owners of eligible biogas solar or wind energy equipment | Rolling | Exemption of added property value from taxation | https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/178 :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} |
| Renewable Development Fund (RDF) | Dairyland Power Cooperative | Private | Production incentives for on-farm biogas recovery facilities | Agricultural producers with anaerobic digesters | Rolling | Up to $1.5 million annually | https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/656 :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} |
| Biomass Equipment & Materials Compensating Tax Deduction | State of New Mexico | State | Deduction for biomass equipment and materials used in biopower and biofuel production | Businesses installing eligible biomass equipment | Rolling | Deduction equal to cost/value of equipment and materials | https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/359 :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} |
| Renewable Energy Property Tax Exemption | State of Kansas | State | Exemption for installed renewable energy equipment (including biomass systems) | Property owners installing qualifying renewable energy equipment | Rolling | 100% of appraised value increase exempt from property tax | https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/75 :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} |
| Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing | Florida PACE Programs | State/Municipal | Financing for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements (including biomass) | Property owners in participating Florida jurisdictions | Rolling | Loans up to 100% of project cost repaid via property assessments | https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/3869 :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} |
| Clean Energy Revenue Bond Program | State of New Mexico | State | Issuance of bonds for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects | Local governments and public agencies | Rolling | Up to $20 million in bond financing | https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/364 :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} |