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
November 12, 2025 - 8:00-2:00 PM
Location: Virtual ONLY
Agenda
Zoom Meeting Information

Grant Writing Workshop
November 15, 2025 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual ONLY
Workshop Flier
Zoom Information

November 20, 2025 - 10:00-1:00 PM
In-person and Virtual
Location: Musselshell County Extension
204 8th Ave E
Roundup MT 59072
Zoom Information

Virtual Office Hours: Application Assistance
Dates: November 6 – December 18, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Zoom Information

Montana Noxious Weed Control Association Annual Conference
February 9-12, 2026
Location: Billings Convention Center 1223 Mullowney Ln, Billings, MT 59101
Details: mtweed.org

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:

November 1, 2025 - Applications due for FY26 Emergency Funding

November 30, 2025 - Status Reports due for open Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grants / Final Status Reports due for FY25 County/Reservation Program Enhancement $7,500.

January 6, 2026 - Applications due for FY26 Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grants (including FY26 $7,500 County/Reservation Program Enhancement Grants)

March 9-13, 2026 - Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant Hearings,
Delta Hotel Helena

April, 2026 - Distribution of FY26 Grant awards

Funding Opportunities Currently Available:

FY26 County/Reservation Program Enhancement Grants
Submission Deadline: January 6, 2026
Local Cooperative New
Submission Deadline: January 6, 2026
Local Cooperative Continuing
Submission Deadline: January 6, 2026
Development
Submission Deadline: January 6, 2026
Education
Submission Deadline: January 6, 2026
Research
Submission Deadline: January 6, 2026
Statewide Education (3 year)
Submission Deadline: January 6, 2026
Statewide EDRR Program (3 year)
Submission Deadline: January 6, 2026

Apply online here: https://funding.mt.gov For more information visit the Applying webpage and Grant Guidelines at the top of the page or contact Greta Dige at nwtf@mt.gov