Maine Forest Service Information Related to the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Public Building Wood-to-Energy Program
Welcome to Maine Department of Conservation, Maine Forest Service web page dedicated to The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is an effort to jumpstart the economy, create and save jobs, and prepare for a better future.
The Maine Forest Service received $11.4 million in competitive grant ARRA funds from the USDA Forest Service, State & Private Forestry Division for the purposes of assisting public facilities with the installation of wood-to-energy systems. The Maine Forest Service has created the Wood-to-Energy Public Building Program for the purposes of distributing the funds to Maine public facilities.
These are one-time funds, and will be spent or committed within two years. The short-term goals for this program are to create and retain jobs in Maine, to achieve energy savings through wood-to-energy installations, reduce our dependence on non-renewable energy resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support sustainable forestry.
Location Map of All Three Rounds of Grant Recepients (pdf format)
Application Schedule for RFA #201102030
RFA Issued ..........................................................................February 28, 2011
Written Questions Due........................................................March 10, 2011
Questions and Answers Posted (pdf)..................................March 17, 2011
Applications Due .................................................................March 24, 2011 at 2:00 PM
This website is continually being updated so visit it often for the latest information on this grant.
For more information about this grant, contact Thomas C. Wood, Maine Department of Conservation, at office (207) 287-3920 or cell phone:(207) 215-0679 or submit contact information, comments or questions here.
"The work upon which this website is based was funded in whole or in part through a grant awarded by the Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry, U. S. Forest Service. "
"This institution is an equal opportunity provider. "
