27913 - AGR Noxious Weed Trust Fund 2027 EDRR Program - 3 Year
Funding Opportunity Details
AGR Noxious Weed Trust Fund
Final Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2027 11:59 PM
Status Posted
Posted Date Oct 27, 2026 10:59 AM
Award Amount RangeNo Limit - $225,000.00
Project Dates 04/01/2027 - 10/31/2030
Award Announcement Date
Categorical Area Agriculture
Recurring Opportunity Yes
Program Officer Greta Dige
Phone 4064447882
Email greta.dige@mt.gov
Description
Applications for the Noxious Weed Trust Fund Early Detection and Rapid Response Taskforce Program opportunity are due by January 6, 2027.
Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) Taskforce Programs benefit the entire state and work in several or all counties. These programs include the strike-teams for Early Detection, Rapid Response programs.
EDRR programs can apply for funds up to $225,000 for 3 years, not to exceed $75,000 per year. All awarded funds are reimbursable and can provide wages, supplies, contract work, and 50:50 cost-share for herbicides, commercial applicators, and re-seeding mixtures. Purchasing chemicals through the state bid is highly recommended. All programs should complement and enhance the Montana Weed Management Plan. Applications are due no later than 11:59 PM on January 6, 2027.
The Noxious Weed Trust Fund cannot be used for:
- Capital improvement projects,
- Herbicide cost or application costs for cropland or CRP,
- Purchasing equipment,
- Purchasing biological control agents, and
- Expenses to attend the grant hearings in Helena, MT.
Eligibility Information:
Applicants must work with and apply through an organization, such as a weed district, conservation district, extension office, non-profit, or tribal weed district to be eligible. Those interested in applying for this opportunity must have previously been awarded a Noxious Weed Trust Fund grant for the project for a minimum of 1 year and be in good standing. Contact the Grant Coordinator at 406-444-7882 for questions about eligibility.
| Description | File Name | Type | Size | Upload Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bid Table version | State Bid Price - Table.pdf | 611 KB | 07/24/2026 09:47 AM |
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Montana Department of Agriculture-Noxious Weed Trust Fund Program | https://agr.mt.gov/NoxiousWeedTrustFund |
| EDDMapS | https://www.eddmaps.org/ |
| Montana Noxious Weed Management Plan- Update 2017 | https://agr.mt.gov/_docs/NWTF-docs/MT-Noxious-Weed-Management-Plan--Update-2017.pdf |
| NWTF Grant Guidelines | https://agr.mt.gov/_docs/NWTF-docs/instructions/NWTF-Grant-Guidelines.pdf |
| Montana Natural Heritage Map Viewer | http://mtnhp.org/ |
| Current Year State Bid: Agricultural Chemicals | https://agr.mt.gov/_docs/NWTF-docs/State-Bid-Prices.pdf |
| Mapping and Monitoring Resources | https://agr.mt.gov/Topics/N-P/Noxious-Weeds-Pages/MappingandMonitoringResources |
| State per Diem rates | https://erd.dli.mt.gov/work-comp-claims/medical-regulations/meals-lodging-mileage |