Grants and Contributions:
Title:
WoodSmart – Advancing Wood Education in Canada
Agreement Number:
GCW-CWC-ED24
Agreement Value:
$2,499,860.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 10, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The objective of this project is to increase the number of educational offerings and content related to wood construction education in order to increase the understanding and acceptance of wood as a building material by post-secondary students, trades and other construction industry professionals.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results are to accelerate the transition of post-secondary students and trades needed to contribute to a greener workforce for the building sector as well as to close the skills gap by supporting advanced wood education and delivering education resources to the marketplace.
Location:
OTTAWA, Ontario, CA K1P 6B9
Reference Number:
115-2023-2024-Q4-14528
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
Two or more departments or agencies are involved in the funding of and/or the awarding of a particular grant or contribution award. Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Operating Name:
Canadian Wood Council
Recipient's Legal Name:
CANADIAN WOOD COUNCIL
Program:
Green Construction Through Wood Program
Program Purpose:
The objective of the GCWood program is to encourage the increased use of wood as a low carbon building material, which supports Canada’s efforts to decarbonize the built environment.