The Jobs in the Woods Act directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to create a competitive grant program funding career training in forestry and forest products industries. Grants ranging from $500,000 to $2 million will support training programs in rural, low-income areas with populations under 50,000, with priority given to programs that address workforce aging, youth retention, and partner with schools or community colleges. The bill authorizes $10 million annually from fiscal year 2026 through 2030, and the Agriculture Department must establish the program within one year of the bill's enactment. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, state and local governments, Indian tribes, and higher education institutions.
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