The Montana Noxious Weed Trust Fund (NWTF) provides funding for the noxious weed research projects, state and community education/development projects, and local cooperative – landowner cost share.
Donor Name: Montana Department of Agriculture
State: Montana
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/06/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $75,000
Details:
Interest or revenue generated by the trust fund is utilized to fund research, education, and local cooperative noxious weed management projects. Funding assistance is provided to counties, local communities, researchers, and educators in their efforts to solve a variety of weed problems in Montana.
An eleven-member Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council reviews grant applications submitted to the Noxious Weed Trust Fund and provides funding recommendations. The Council is appointed by the Director of the Montana Department of Agriculture.
Funding Information
Applicants may apply for funding up to $75,000 per project. Grant funding is provided as reimbursement for completed project expenditures.
Eligibility Criteria
Grant applicants collaborate with an organization, such as those listed below, that will administer the grant and serve as the recipient for funding reimbursements from the NWTF.
- County Weed District
- Tribal Weed District
- Extension Service
- Educational Institution
- Conservation District
- Other Established Organizations.
For more information, visit Montana Department of Agriculture.