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Business and Workforce Development Grant is sponsored by CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection). CAL FIRE's Wood Products and Bioenergy Program provides grant opportunities to strengthen California's forest-sector businesses and workforce.
While focused on forest products, research proposals with the potential to facilitate an immediate benefit to California's forest-sector businesses and/or workforce, which could include fire suppression technology for wildland fires, are considered.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Business; Individual; Nonprofit; Other Legal Entity; Public Agency; Tribal Government. Match requirement varies depending on project type. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies ($10,000 - $3,000,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Business and Workforce Development Grant is funded by CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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