Maine receives federal grant to boost innovation of forest-based products

MAINE MORNING STAR • January 15, 2025

Maine is receiving an additional $22 million from the federal government to support forest-based biomaterial production and manufacturing. The funding announcement from the Biden administration adds to approximately $1 million in other federal grants the state has received for its forest-based biomaterial consortium. The new funds will support two projects to strengthen innovation by leveraging manufacturing and workforce resources, and bring the hub’s products to the global market.