Are there grants available to help treat noxious weeds?
Yes, there are several sources available to treat noxious weeds, but rarely to one landowner. If a weed management area is formed with several landowners, the chance of receiving grant funds increases. The MT Department of Ag’s Noxious Weed Trust Fund is one avenue to pursue grants, the deadline is usually the first of December and forms can be found online. The Center for Invasive Plant Management also offers grants. On a larger scale, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation offers grants, and conservation districts (link to county contact page on our website) also offer funds. You can check with your local office to inquire about possible funding. Currently NRCS is also providing grant funding through special iniative funds. Several other Montana organizations offer grants including PPL and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Again, when a weed management area is formed and organized well, there are many avenues of funding available.
