Noxious Weed Trust Fund 2027 Research
🏛 Montana Department of Agriculture
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Can you apply?
This grant is for noxious weed research projects in Montana. Applicants must work with a host organization such as a university, weed district, conservation district, extension office, or tribe to receive funding.
Research proposals should investigate new weed management techniques using chemical, non-chemical, or integrated approaches. Projects must answer specific management questions and complement Montana's Weed Management Plan.
Biological control research and innovative weed management development are supported. The maximum award is $75,000 per application.
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Program description
Applications for the Noxious Weed Trust Fund Research funding opportunity are due by January 6, 2027 . This Noxious Weed Trust Fund funding opportunity is open to noxious weed research projects. Proposals should investigate new weed management techniques; may include chemical, non-chemical, and integrated approaches to weed control (using research to answer specific management questions). The Trust Fund provides funding for research development of innovative weed management techniques, including biological control. Applicants must contact and work with an organization, such as a university, weed district, conservation district, extension office, or tribe to be the funding recipient for the grant dollars. Noxious Weed Trust Fund grants are a reimbursement type of grant. The grant amount is limited to a maximum of $75,000/application and the application deadline is midnight on January 6, 2027 . Projects are not required to have a 50:50 match on the budget form, but some match is suggested. All proposed projects 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.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Project proposal/narrative
- Budget and budget justification
- Host organization commitment letter
- Applicant qualifications/CV
- Alignment with Montana Weed Management Plan
Program contact
- 👤 Greta Dige
- 📧 greta.dige@mt.gov
- 📞 4064447882
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
You must partner with a host organization like a university, weed district, conservation district, extension office, or tribe. They become the official funding recipient.
What types of research are funded?
Projects investigating new weed management techniques, including chemical, non-chemical, integrated approaches, and biological control. Research must address specific management questions.
When is the deadline?
Applications are due by midnight on January 6, 2027.
Is cost-sharing required?
No, but some match is suggested to strengthen your proposal. A 50:50 match is not required.
How much funding is available?
The maximum award is $75,000 per application. This is a reimbursement-type grant.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Partner early with your host organization. Plan the collaboration and confirm their willingness before finalizing your proposal.
- Align your research with Montana's Weed Management Plan. Review the plan and explicitly connect your project goals to state priorities.
- Include match funding if possible. While not required, additional match strengthens competitiveness and shows commitment.
- Document specific management questions. Your proposal should clearly identify the weed problem and what your research will answer.
- Budget conservatively and justify all costs. This is a reimbursement grant, so detailed expense documentation will be required during implementation.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to partner with an eligible host organization before applying. Proposals that don't connect to Montana's Weed Management Plan priorities. Vague research goals that don't address specific weed management questions.
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