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Aquatic Invasive Species Grants

GENERAL INFORMATION

The 2011 Legislature authorized the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) to control aquatic invasive species in state waters. DNRC is offering grants for the control of aquatic invasive species. The goal of the grants is to protect the natural resources of Montana from severe and unacceptable damage from aquatic invasive species.

PRIORITY SPECIES: Eurasian watermilfoil, flowering rush, curlyleaf pondweed, quagga mussels and zebra mussels.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: nonprofits, state, city, county, other local political subdivisions, tribes.

PROJECT ELIGIBILITY: The proposed project must be critical and urgent and contribute to the protection of Montana’s environment from severe and unacceptable damage to natural resources from aquatic invasive species. Public benefit from implementation of the project must directly relate to control of aquatic invasive species. Preference will be given to on-the-ground projects such as surveys and removal that result in measurable control of aquatic invasive species.

Activities may include:

  1. on-the-ground treatment,
  2. aquatic invasive species surveys,
  3. environmental monitoring,
  4. preparation of action plans,
  5. treatment demonstration, research or design, or
  6. other related actions.

The project must be coordinated with other projects, state control efforts, and comprehensive invasive species plans. DNRC will give priority to projects in locations that have not been altered by flood flows in a manner that would prevent the success of aquatic invasive species projects.

PROJECT EVALUATION: DNRC will evaluate grant applications based on:

    1. the need and urgency for the project;
    2. benefits to natural resources from control of aquatic invasive species;
    3. a clear description of who, what, why, where, when and how project activities will be conducted, linked directly to a clear budget.
    4. how well the project coordinates with other projects, state control efforts, and comprehensive aquatic invasive species plans

Flooding that has occurred in Montana in spring 2011 has changed the likelihood of successful aquatic invasive species survey and control projects in some areas. DNRC will give priority to projects in locations that have not been altered by flood flows in a manner that would prevent the success of aquatic invasive species projects.

DNRC may award grants for projects that best meet the above criteria. DNRC will reject applications that do not adequately meet program eligibility and intent or if funds are not available.

FUNDING LIMITS: Up to $25,000, depending on intended activities. DNRC will consider subsequent phases of projects for funding. Applicants may submit applications for more than one project. Grant awards may be less than the requested amount.

DUE DATE: Monday, April 2, 2012

Application:

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PDF Form File

For Additional Information Contact:

Alicia Stickney
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Resource Development Bureau
1625 Eleventh Avenue
Helena, Montana 59620-1601
Phone: 406-444-6668
FAX: 406-444-6721
Website Address: http://dnrc.mt.gov