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OMTC was one of the winners of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge in 2022. The coalition was awarded over **$41 million** to support economic growth and climate resilience through mass timber innovation. | OMTC was one of the winners of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge in 2022. The coalition was awarded over **$41 million** to support economic growth and climate resilience through mass timber innovation. | ||
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The Oregon Mass Timber Coalition (OMTC) is a collaboration of state, local, and academic partners advancing Oregon’s leadership in sustainable mass timber manufacturing, forest restoration, workforce development, and green construction. It received a Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to support the regional mass timber innovation ecosystem.
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$41.4 Million to Boost Forest Products Industry in Oregon | |
| Today, President Biden will announce the Oregon Mass Timber Coalition as one of 21 winners of the $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge, the most impactful regional economic development competition in decades. Funded by President Biden’s American Rescue Plan and administered by the U.S. | ||
Details
Business Oregon, Oregon State University, Oregon Department of Forestry, Port of Portland, City of Portland
The **Oregon Mass Timber Coalition** is a collaboration among public agencies, academic institutions, and local governments working together to grow Oregon’s leadership in forest restoration and sustainable mass timber development.
Mission and Impact
OMTC seeks to strengthen forest-based economies, reduce wildfire risks, and promote sustainable and affordable housing through the application of engineered wood technologies. With support from a federal Build Back Better grant, OMTC is building the infrastructure and partnerships necessary to modernize timber production and construction across the state.
Founding Partners
- Business Oregon
- Oregon Department of Forestry
- Oregon State University College of Forestry
- Port of Portland
- City of Portland
Key Initiatives
- Expansion of R&D capacity at the OSU College of Forestry
- Development of a Mass Timber Modular Manufacturing Facility
- Investment in the Port of Portland’s Terminal 2 as an innovation and manufacturing hub
- Workforce training programs to grow a sustainable timber construction talent pipeline
- Restoration of forest health through responsible harvesting and processing
Build Back Better Regional Challenge
OMTC was one of the winners of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge in 2022. The coalition was awarded over **$41 million** to support economic growth and climate resilience through mass timber innovation.