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:

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

Fall EDRR Webinar
November 18, 2026, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Zoom Information

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

Fall Business Meeting
November 10, 2026 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 1, 2026 - Applications due for FY27 Emergency Funding
November 30, 2026 - Status Reports due for open Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grants / Final Status Reports due for FY26 County/Reservation Program Enhancement $7,500
January 6, 2027 - Applications due for FY27 Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grants (including FY27 $7,500 County/Reservation Program Enhancement Grants)
March 15-19, 2027 - Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant Hearings, Montana Heritage Center
April, 2027 - Distribution of FY27 Grant awards

Funding Opportunities Currently Available:

FY27 Emergency Grants – Submission Deadline: November 1, 2026
FY27 County/Reservation Program Enhancement Grants – Submission Deadline: January 6, 2027
Local Cooperative New – Submission Deadline: January 6, 2027
Local Cooperative Continuing – Submission Deadline: January 6, 2027
Development – Submission Deadline: January 6, 2027
Education – Submission Deadline: January 6, 2027
Research – Submission Deadline: January 6, 2027
Statewide Education (3 year) – Submission Deadline: January 6, 2027
EDRR Program (3 year) – Submission Deadline: January 6, 2027

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.