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/Site Tour
July 9, 2025 - 12:00-1:15 PM
Location: 4-H Building at Metra Park 308 6th Ave N, Billings, MT 59101
Agenda
Zoom Meeting Information

Grant Writing Workshop: In-Person and Virtual
October, 2025 - TDB
Workshop Flier - Coming soon
Zoom Information - Coming soon

Virtual Office Hours: Application Assistance

Dates: Every Thursday from November 6 – December 18, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Zoom Information - Coming soon

Montana Noxious Weed Control Association Annual Conference
February 9-12, 2026

Location: Billings Convention Center 1223 Mullowney Ln, Billings, MT 59101
Details: https://www.mtweed.org/events/

NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Business Meeting/Grant Hearings

March 9-13, 2026
Location: Delta Hotel 2301 Colonial Dr, Helena, MT 59601
Agenda - Coming soon
Zoom Meeting Information - Coming soon

Upcoming Important Dates:

July 9, 2025, - Noxious Weed Management Committee, Zoom Meeting

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://mtagr.webgrantscloud.com/ 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.