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.

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Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council Recruits for Open Positions

Applications and nominations due May 31, 2025

The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently recruiting for open positions on its Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council (NWMAC). The following positions are for:

Two-year term ending June 30, 2027:

Livestock Production Representative
Herbicide Dealer or Applicator
Noxious Weed Research and Control Representative
Western County Weed District Representative
Agriculture Crop Production Representative

One-year term ending June 30, 2026:

Recreationist/ Wildlife Group Representative
Noxious Weed Free Materials Representative

The advisory council is appointed by the MDA Director and provides guidance to the department and the Noxious Weed Programs, which assists Montana counties, local and tribal communities, researchers, and educators in efforts to combat noxious weeds. MDA’s noxious weed programs include the Noxious Weed Trust Fund, Noxious Weed Materials program, Early Detection, Rapid Response program, and State Noxious Weed Coordination. Service terms are two years and members are required to attend three meetings a year: spring grant hearings, a summer tour, and a winter business meeting.

Those interested in serving on the NWMAC are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and application to MDA by May 31, 2025. Nominations can be submitted to: Montana Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 2002014, Helena, MT 59620-0201.

Upcoming Important Dates:

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.