Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2025

Key Points

• This bill would double the yearly funding for community wood projects from $25 million to $50 million through 2030. These projects help rural towns use wood from local forests to create heat, electricity, or new products.
• The government would pay for a bigger slice of the bill for these projects. Instead of covering 35% of the costs, the federal government would now cover up to 50%, making it easier for small communities and businesses to afford starting these facilities.
• The bill expands what these grants can be used for. It moves beyond just fixing up old sawmills to helping build new factories that make wood products. This is designed to help rural economies stay competitive and create local jobs.
• Individual projects could receive much larger grants than before. The maximum grant amount would be set at $5 million, and the bill allows for larger energy systems that produce up to 15 megawatts of heat to qualify for the money.

Impact Analysis

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