Description
Funds projects for the management and control of noxious weeds, which can support healthier ecosystems and more productive land use.
Elligibility
Available to local governments, tribes, and landowners.
Available Funding
The total available funding on average is approximately $1.7 million each year with applications being able to request up to $75,000.
Length of Contracts
18 months. Can be extended one additional year if needed
Cost-share requirements?
The local cooperative grants require 50/50 match when requesting herbicide and revegetation while all other opportunities such as development, education, and research match is not required.
Required Documentation (prove ownership/lease arrangements)
Applications: For local cooperatives in order to apply there needs to be a minimum of 3 adjacent property owners/participants.
Post Award: The NWTF grants are reimbursable grants, meaning the amount awarded won’t be given out right way claims must be submitted to receive payment. The documentation required to be included with claims are invoices, receipts, and any other items such as mileage logs and payroll for salary and benefits. For mileage and meals those would be reimbursed at state rates regardless of invoice/receipt amount.
For projects containing herbicide and/or revegetation work we would need in addition to the invoices/receipts would be spray logs and species list of the seed mix purchased (species are approved in application). Spray logs show the herbicides used and at what rates they were applied plus the weeds treated.
Contact
Greta Dige Greta.Dige@mt.gov