NWTF Grant Program

Montana Noxious Weed Trust Fund (NWTF) Grant Program

The Montana Noxious Weed Trust Fund (NWTF) Grant Program was established by the 1985 Montana Legislature to provide funding for the noxious weed research projects, state and community education/development projects, and local cooperative - landowner cost share. Applicants may apply for funding up to $75,000 per project. Additional information can be found in the Grant Guidelines or use the menu above for information on Applying, Instructions, Funding History, and the Advisory Council.

If you know someone interested in this grant program, please print and distribute the 2018 brochure.

Apply for a Grant

Upcoming Meetings/Trainings/Conference:

NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Business Meeting/Grant Hearings

March 10-14, 2025
Location: Delta Hotel 2301 Colonial Dr, Helena, MT 59601
Agenda

Zoom Meeting Information

Upcoming Important Dates:

March 10-12, 2025 - Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant Hearings, Delta Hotel Helena
April, 2025 - Distribution of FY25 Grant awards
April, 2025 Education, Development, and Research Grants Status Reports Due
November 30, 2025 - Status Reports due for open Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grants / Final Status Reports due for FY24 County/Reservation Program Enhancement $7,500

Funding Opportunities Currently Available:

Funding Opportunities for 2025 have closed, and those for 2026 will open in September, 2025.

Apply online here: https://funding.mt.gov For more information visit the Applying webpage and Grant Guidelines at the top of the page or contact Greta Dige at greta.dige@mt.gov

Checkout the Montana Conservation Menu to browse possible funding options while waiting for the next cycle.