EDITOR’S NOTE: This announcement leads to links regarding requests for proposals on the “North Coast Forest Biomass Strategy.” On first review, it does not look like logging companies are meant to apply, but ACL believes that logging companies on the North Coast should be aware that this project exists, and that local Rural Conservation Districts(RCDs) are among the entities who may get grants.
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The North Coast Resource Partnership (NCRP) and the Watershed Research and Training Center (WRTC) are pleased to announce a request for proposals from project sponsors and partnerships to develop a preliminary business plan that includes foundational elements of a successful organizational model for feedstock aggregation. Up to three pilot partnerships will be selected, representing Tribal lands or Tribal communities, counties, and/or sub-regions within the North Coast Region.
Clarke Stevenson is available to clarify details, provide context, and support conversations and partnership development for groups considering submitting a funding request for this RFP. Please contact Clarke at clarke@thewatershedcenter.com
BACKGROUND
The NCRP and the WRTC are partnering on a multi-faceted initiative to increase the collection, aggregation, and utilization of the woody biomass produced from hazardous fuel management projects across the North Coast Region. The North Coast Forest Biomass Strategy will help drive community and landscape-scale fire hazard reduction, watershed health, and resilience. This phase of the Strategy, the Woody Feedstock Aggregation Pilot Project, is funded by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Eligible applicants include Federally and/or California State recognized Tribes, public agencies, counties, local or state agencies/special districts, Resource Conservation Districts, non-profit organizations, and public utilities.
AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE
Pilot project sponsors can apply for up to $60,000 in grant funds.
DELIVERY OF PROPOSALS & DEADLINES
Proposals are due August 15, 2023. To apply, please submit a proposal via the NCRP Project Tracker.
PROPOSAL MATERIALS
- Woody Feedstock Aggregation Pilot Project Request for Proposal
- NCRP Project Tracker Proposal Instructions
- Project Application Supplemental Information
PROPOSAL OR PROJECT TRACKER SUPPORT
- For assistance with proposal development, contact Clarke Stevenson at clarke@thewatershedcenter.com
- For assistance with uploading a proposal to Project Tracker, contact Rose Roberts at rroberts@
northcoastresourcepartnership. org