Grants and Financial Assistance
2012 Weed management RFP
2012 Weed Fund RFP instructions and guidelines
2012 Weed Fund Application - this is a fill-able PDF form that you can save; should you have any questions or problems with this form please contact Maurina Paradise.
2012 In-Kind itemization worksheet
Deadline for receipt of applications is March 2, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Please email all forms to Steve Ryder
2012 State & Private Forestry RFP
2012 State and Private Forestry RFP instructions and guidelines
2012 State and Private Forestry Application - this is a fill-able PDF form that you can save; should you have any questions or problems with this form please contact Maurina Paradise
2012 SPF In-Kind itemization worksheet
Deadline for receipt of applications is March 9, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Please email all forms to Patty York
Colorado Noxious Weed Management Fund
Overview
In 1997, the Colorado Legislature established the Colorado Noxious Weed Management Fund to provide additional financial resources to communities, weed control districts, or other entities engaged in cooperative efforts to manage noxious weeds. Organized private interests as well as public agencies and local governments were eligible to apply for assistance provided that awarded funds were used to enhance weed management efforts within the State of Colorado. Over the five years that funding was available, the Colorado Department of Agriculture disbursed $1,255,000 for noxious weed management, education, and mapping. On average, every dollar of the State's investment was matched by more than five dollars of private, local, other state, and federal resources. Awards were made on a competitive basis and recommended by a committee of seven individuals representing the perspectives and experiences of professionals and elected officials in weed science, state weed management, Colorado government, public natural resource management, agriculture, local weed management, and the environment.
Other Funding Opportunities
There are several dedicated funds that annually solicit funding proposals related to weed management. Please check the pertinent websites for additional information.
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - Pulling Together Initiative
The Colorado State Soil Conservation Board
Natural Resources Conservation Services - Environmental Quality Incentives Program Funding
The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) offers grants for large scale habitat improvement.