October 2015
Wood Innovations
Project Application – Part 1:
Cooperator Contact Information (FY2016)
APPLICANT LOCATION State:
Check One
Category 1:
Wood Energy Market ☐
Wood Energy Product ☐
Category 2: ☐
City:
County:
FINANCIAL AGREEMENT AND PROJECT INFORMATION
Financial Agreement Applicant  Person officially responsible for the financial administration of the
project.
Name:
Phone:
Fax:
State:
Zip:
Title:
Organization/Company:
Bureau/Division:
Section/Program:
Street Address:
P.O. Box:
City:
E-mail Address:
Web Site:
Key Project Contact  Person responsible for management/coordination of the project; if named
above, check here  ☐
Name:
Phone:
Fax:
State:
Zip:
Title:
Organization/Company:
Bureau/Division:
Section/Program:
Street Address:
P.O. Box:
City:
E-mail Address:
Web Site:
COOPERATIVE FUNDING AND PROJECT COST
Requested U.S. Forest Service Funding: $
Cooperator Funding: $
Funding Ratio (U.S. Forest Service : Cooperator) (
:
1
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Total Cost: $
October 2015
Wood Innovations Project Application – Part 2:
Narrative Proposal and Program of Work
Application Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2016
A. Project Title: (Specific name of the project)
B. Length of Project: (Typical award is for 2-3 years. Maximum length is 5 years.)
C. Costs: (Estimated overall project costs – include both Forest Service funds requested and
cooperator match. Show costs for each year for the length of the project.)
D. Abstract: (Provide a brief description of the project. Please be concise and clear. If the
project is funded, the abstract will be posted on the Wood Education and Resource Center
Web site.)
E. Project Narrative (4 pages)
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The project narrative should provide a clear description and anticipated impact of the
project, including the following where appropriate: 1) magnitude of the impact on
markets generating renewable energy or creating non-energy wood products; 2)
benefits to National Forest System lands (e.g., tons of biomass removed in fire-prone
areas, air quality improvements, cost savings for forest management, or carbon
offsets); 3) source of biomass removed from forested areas broken out by land
ownership; and 4) job creation and retention.
Describe methods and reasoning for selecting areas of focus (e.g., geographic
clusters, sector-based clusters, or larger projects to be targeted).
F. Program of Work (3 pages)
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Describe statement of need, goals, and objectives.
Describe methods to accomplish goals and objectives.
Specify project accomplishments and deliverables.
Discuss communication and outreach activities that create social acceptance in
communities or markets where projects are targeted.
Describe the monitoring plan, which must include annual and final reports.
Discuss all relevant aspects of the project, such as preliminary assessments, resource
inventories, and success stories.
Describe projected impact on wood energy or wood products markets.
Include a timeline for key activities.
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G. Qualifications of Staff, Organization, and Partners (1.5 pages)
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Include key personnel qualifications, certifications, and relevant experience.
Describe experience and success of any prior-funded Forest Service projects.
Describe experience and success of similar projects completed in the past.
H. Project Outcomes, Annual Progress Reports, and Final Reports (0.5 pages)
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List anticipated project outcomes and accomplishments as well as desired results.
Describe the types of reports, documents, and success stories that will be provided at
the end of the project for posting on the Wood Education and Resource Center web
site.
Annual progress reports are required on a calendar basis. The reports will provide an
overview of progress and accomplishments by goals and objectives included in the
approved Cooperative Agreement or grant narrative.
A detailed final progress report is required and will include the following items:
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Final Summary Report: A brief overview of accomplishments by goals and objectives
included in the approved Cooperative Agreement narrative.
Final Accomplishment Report: Includes various assessments, reports, case studies,
and related documents that resulted from the project’s activities.
Final reports will be added to the WERC Wood Innovations Web site.
I. Budget Summary and Justification in Support of SF–424A (2 pages):
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Address proposed expenditures in relation to the proposed program of work.
Include cash and in-kind match, other Federal funds, and staff time that may help
accomplish the program of work.
Describe fee structure for fee-for-services work, if planned.
Please complete the following two budget tables. The budget should support the narrative
statements and reflect needed costs. A budget detail worksheet that can be used as a guide
is located at http://www.na.fs.fed.us/fap/budgetdetailtemplate.shtm. A minimum 35:65
match is required; an applicant must contribute at least 35% of the total project cost, and
the Forest Service’s share of the project will be no more than 65% of the total. The match
needs to be within the agreement timeframe. Proposals selected for funding should begin
around June 1, 2016.
Forest Service funds cannot be used for construction or equipment.
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1. Budget Table
Categories
I
Forest Service Share
II
Cooperator’s
Share
III
Total
1. Personnel
2. Fringe benefits
3. Travel
4. Equipment
Not Applicable
5. Supplies/Materials
6. Contractual (identify below)
7. Construction
Not Applicable
8. Other (identify below)
9. Direct charges
10. Indirect charges
11. Total
12. Percentage of Total
Instructions for the Budget Table:
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Lines 1-8: Enter the dollar amount for each item.
Lines 6 and 8: Provide details below.
Line 9: Sum of 1 – 8.
Line 10: Enter charges not directly attributable to accomplishing the project, such as
overhead. You are encouraged to keep the Forest Service share of indirect charges to
a minimum.
Line 12: Use the total in Line 11, Column III to determine the percentage of each
share.
Explanation and details for use of Forest Service Requested Funds in Category 6
(Contractual):
Explanation and details for use of Forest Service Requested Funds in Category 8
(Other):
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2. Cooperator Contributions Table (not including U.S. Forest Service contributions)
Cooperator
Cash
Total
Cash:
Materials
Total
Materials:
In-Kind Services
Total
In-Kind Services:
Total
Grand
Total:
Instructions for the Cooperator Contributions Table:
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Excluding U.S. Forest Service contributions, identify the value of all other cooperator
contributions.
Please value in-kind contributions and materials at reasonable and acceptable rates.
J. Appendices:
Include attachments as appropriate based on project category.
Please note: All organizations that provide matching funds (other than the applicant)
must submit letters of support specifying the amount of cash or in-kind services to be
provided. These letters of support should be included as an Appendix.
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October 2015
Wood Innovations Project Application – Part 3:
Required Financial Forms
Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2016
Application for Federal Assistance
The following forms need to be completed and submitted with your proposal:
1. SF–424: Application for Federal Assistance
2. SF–424A: Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs
3. SF–424B: Assurances for Non-Construction Programs
4. AD–1047: Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension
5. AD–1049: Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace (or AD–1052 for States and State
agencies)
6. AD–3030: Representations Regarding Felony Conviction and Tax Delinquent Status for
Corporation Applicants
7. FS–1500–35: Certificate Regarding Lobbying Activities (go to
http://www.na.fs.fed.us/werc/wip/FS1500-35-Certification-Regarding-Lobbying-2.pdf)
8. FS–1500–22: Financial Capability Questionnaire (see Financial Capability section)
Forms numbered 1 through 6 and 8 in the list above can be viewed at and downloaded from this Web
site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/fap/fap_forms.shtm.
Items to note when completing the SF–424 and SF–424A:
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Catalog of Domestic Assistance number is 10.674
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Program name is Wood Utilization Assistance
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Anticipated project start date should be around June 1, 2016
Please Note: If your proposal is funded, you must obtain a DUNS number from Dun & Bradstreet,
and then register your organization at the System for Award Management Web site www.sam.gov
(formerly Central Contracting Registration). To verify that your organization has a DUNS number, or
to take steps needed to obtain one, you may call the dedicated toll-free DUNS number request line at
(866) 705–5711, or go to http://www.dnb.com/. When you submit your application through
www.grants.gov, these items need to be completed before your application can be successfully
submitted.
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