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:

Spring Task Force Meeting
Rush Skeletonweed, Tansy Ragwort, Blueweed, Common Bugloss
May 20, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lake County Weed District, 39673 County Facility Lane, Polson, MT
Agenda with Zoom Information

MWCA Fall Training
October 6-8, 2026
Location: Libby, MT
Details: mtweed.org

The 2026 Montana Invasive Species Summit
November 4-5, 2026
Location: Montana Heritage Center, 225 N Roberts St, Helena, MT 59601
Details: Montana Invasive Species

Montana Noxious Weed Control Association Annual Conference
January 26-28, 2027
Location: Great Falls, MT
Details: TBD

NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Business Meeting/Grant Hearings

Summer site tour and Business Meeting
July 8, 2026 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Missoula, MT
Agenda
Zoom Meeting Information

Fall Business Meeting TBD
November 2026
Location: Zoom
Agenda
Zoom Meeting Information

Business Meeting/Grant Hearings
March 15-19, 2027
Location: Cottonwood Room; Montana Heritage Center 225 N Roberts St, Helena, MT 59601

Upcoming Important Dates:

November 30, 2026 - Status Reports due for open Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grants / Final Status Reports due FY26 County/Reservation Program Grants $7,500

Funding Opportunities Currently Available:

Funding Opportunities for 2026 have closed, and those for 2027 will open in September, 2026.

Apply online

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 application to open up.