Noxious Weed Trust Fund 2027 Local Cooperative-Continuing
🏛 Montana Department of Agriculture
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Can you apply?
This grant is for ongoing noxious weed management projects in Montana led by cooperatives of adjacent landowners. Applicants must partner with a weed district, conservation district, extension office, or tribe to receive grant funds. The project must have previous Noxious Weed Trust Fund support and include a minimum of three cooperating adjacent landowners.
Prior to applying, participants must have completed one year of cooperative work in the weed management area and mapping of target weed infestations. A project coordinator must be identified. Landowners should commit specific dollar amounts for treated acres.
This is a 50:50 cost-share program for herbicides, commercial applicators, and re-seeding. Matching funds from participating cooperators are required. Maximum grant request is $75,000 per application.
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Program description
Applications for the Noxious Weed Trust Fund Local Cooperative funding opportunity are due by January 6, 2027 . The Local Cooperative-Continuing funding opportunity is for Local Cooperative projects that have previously been funded by the Noxious Weed Trust Fund and have a minimum of three cooperating, adjacent landowners . Applicants must contact and work with an organization , such as a weed district, conservation district, extension office, or tribe to be the funding recipient for grant dollars. Noxious Weed Trust Fund grants are a reimbursement type of grant. **This opportunity is not a sustainable funding source or a permanent cost-share program for landowners. It is designed to give Cooperative Weed Management Areas a boost in funding to create a big impact and get the weed infestations to a stage where they can be maintained without funding assistance. All grant applications should complement and enhance the Montana Weed Management Plan. Additional information can be found in the Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant Guidelines and on the Montana Department of Agriculture website. The Noxious Weed Trust Fund grant program provides 50:50 cost-share for herbicides, commercial applicators, and re-seeding mixtures. Purchasing chemicals through the state bid is highly recommended. If you are unable to do so, please explain why on the herbicide worksheet. Projects will be funded only if matching funds are available from the participating cooperators. The maximum grant dollar request is $75,000 per application. Administrative costs up to 3% of grant total, maximum of $1,000, are allowed for project coordinators that have not received a County/Reservation Noxious Weed Program Enhancement grant. Participating landowners should have a committed dollar amount for the acres to be treated in the coming year, prior to grant submission. This summarized information is used on the Herbicide Worksheet form. Prior to submitting an application, project participants should have completed: weed mapping of target noxious weed infestations (GPS or hand drawn), one year of cooperative work within the weed management area, and identified a project coordinator. The Trust Fund cannot fund: capital improvement projects or annual herbicide for cropland or CRP practices, equipment needs for the project participants, biological control agents for landowners due to the Trust Fund supporting school insectaries, and expenses to attend the grant hearings in Helena, MT.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Herbicide Worksheet with committed dollar amounts from participating landowners
- Weed mapping documentation (GPS or hand-drawn maps)
- Evidence of one year cooperative work in the weed management area
- Project coordinator identification and contact information
- Cost-share/matching funds documentation from cooperators
Program contact
- 👤 Greta Dige
- 📧 greta.dige@mt.gov
- 📞 4064447882
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Cooperative Weed Management Areas with at least three adjacent cooperating landowners can apply. You must partner with a weed district, conservation district, extension office, or tribe to be the funding recipient.
Do I need matching funds?
Yes. This is a 50:50 cost-share program. Matching funds from participating cooperators are required to be funded.
What activities are eligible?
Herbicide costs, commercial applicators, and re-seeding mixtures are eligible. Administrative costs up to $1,000 may be allowed. Equipment, capital improvements, and chemical costs for cropland are not eligible.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum grant request is $75,000 per application. Awards are reimbursement-based.
When is the deadline?
Applications are due January 6, 2027. This is a continuing program for previously funded projects only.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Ensure you have completed weed mapping (GPS or hand-drawn) and one year of cooperative work before applying.
- Identify your project coordinator and confirm commitment amounts from all cooperating landowners ahead of submission.
- Purchase herbicides through the state bid if possible. If you cannot, explain why on the herbicide worksheet.
- Remember this is a reimbursement grant. You will pay upfront and request reimbursement for eligible expenses.
- Keep administrative costs minimal. Only project coordinators without other County/Reservation grants can claim up to 3% ($1,000 max).
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without one year of prior cooperative work or without minimum three adjacent landowners. Failing to secure matching funds from cooperators before submission. Requesting reimbursement for ineligible expenses like equipment, capital improvements, or annual cropland herbicide.
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