Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and firewood banks?

Interested in getting your firewood bank connected to LIHEAP? Want to explore partnership opportunities with your local Community Action Agency? Send us an email at info@forgreenheat.org!

AGH Firewood Bank Grant Status

Final Reports DUE

Final reports for firewood banks funded in 2023-2024 were due March 15. Check your email for the link to file your online report!

2024-2025 Grant Funding

AGH plans to announce that Start-up and New grant applications will open May 1st, 2024. Look for more details in our April newsletter or check firewoodbanks.org in mid-April.

EPA Burn Wise Education Materials

Test your wood with a moisture meter

Download Burn Wise's educational flier on how to properly test firewood with a moisture meter. This is important for both firewood bank leaders/volunteers and those recieving firewood!

The Wood Shed

Profile in Compassion: Charleston "Lenhomewa" Lewis

This month we feature Charleston "Lenhomewa" Lewis, founder of the Pikyanivi Warmth for Hopi and Tewa in Second Mesa, Arizona.

Firewood Banks in the News

Hawlemont Regional School, timber farmers to launch wood bank in MA

"'We encourage our students to take care of themselves and each other; the wood bank will support our community in doing just that,’ Principal Amber Tulloch wrote in an email to the Recorder.”

Midcoast Woodbank, ME, gears up for January 2025 wood distribution

“By establishing partnerships with businesses in the community, the Woodbank aims to create a network of support that will have a lasting impact on the lives of those struggling to stay warm during the winter months.”

University of Tennessee to start firewood bank

"The UT Firewood Bank will be a cooperative effort of UT Extension, the UT Forest Resources REC, volunteers from the community and students in the UT Forestry Club."

Job/Internship/Research Board

Alliance for Green Heat - Energy Equity Program Manager

Seeking a strong candidate that can work independently and is dedicated to public service. Experience in energy issues and designing and managing successful advocacy programs a plus. More information and how to apply here.

Indigenous Clean Energy - Generation Power Cohort

Generation Power offers opportunities for First Nation, Inuit and Métis youth (18-30 years) who are eager to advance their clean energy careers and help build a more equitable energy future for all. This is a 4-12 month long paid internship in the clean energy sector.

Alliance for Green Heat - Fellow

Interested in residential wood heat as a low-carbon, renewable fuel? Email info@forgreenheat.org for more info!

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