Minnesota Department of Agriculture: Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grants 2023 - fundsforNGOs

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA)is inviting applications for its Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grant to assist counties, municipalities, tribal nations, and weed management entities (including weed management areas) for winter/spring management of noxious weeds in their jurisdictions.

Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)

State: Minnesota

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 03/31/2023

Size of the Grant: $500

Details:

Purpose

Applicants for this grant must consider the specific provisions in the appropriation language and the Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Species Assistance Account below. Minnesota Statute 18.90. For this specific funding opportunity, the following eligible purposes will be:

To respond to introductions or infestations of invasive plants that threaten or potentially threaten the productivity of cropland and rangeland over a wide area.
To respond to introductions or infestations of invasive plant species that threaten or potentially threaten the productivity of biodiversity of wildlife and fishery habitats on public and private lands.
To conduct educational activities.

Funding Information

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture anticipate making approximately $28,000 available, although additional funding could become available. Eligible entities may apply for a minimum of $500.

Eligibility Criteria

Any authorized representative of a county, municipality, tribal nation, or weed management entity in Minnesota may apply.
Applicants not from tribal nations must consult with their CAI to discuss the RFP prior to submitting a project.
Prior to submitting an application, applicants must have approval from their financial authority to participate with this grant.

Eligible Expenses

Eligible expenses include expenses encumbered by the applicant to address: