Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grants

Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)

Predicted deadline: Sep 22, 2024 1:00pm PDT

Grant amount: US $500 - US $15,000

Funding uses: Project / Program, Education / Outreach

Location of project: Minnesota

Location of residency: Minnesota

Overview:

Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grant

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting applications for the Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grant. Counties, municipalities, Tribal nations, and weed management entities (including weed management areas) may apply for grants to address noxious weeds and invasive plants. The MDA anticipates awarding up to $150,000 in grant funding during this granting cycle using a competitive review process. Submitted proposals should be for on-the-ground noxious weed management or equipment purchases that will assist entities long-term with management.

Project Goals

The goal of this appropriation and grant program is to provide financial assistance to Tribal Nations, counties, municipalities, and weed management entities (including weed management areas) for identification, monitoring, education, control, and eradication activities of priority noxious weed species in their jurisdictions.

Preference will be given to projects that Include land management practices that limit erosion, reduce runoff, store water, protects native species, and projects located within a vital ecosystem (e.g., knotweed infestations along waterways, non-native phragmites in a lake).

Funding

Applicants may request a maximum award of $15,000 and a minimum award of $500 for an individual project.

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