Colorado Noxious Weed Program Annual Grants

The Noxious Weed Management Grants are funded through the Noxious Weed Management Fund (NWMF) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) State & Private Forestry Grants. Approximately $450,000 of Noxious Weed Management Fund and approximately $50,000 of USFS State & Private Forestry (SPF) funding was available for the 2026 grant round. The primary objectives of the NWMF grant program are to: provide additional financial resources to entities engaged in cooperative efforts to eradicate and/or contain state-listed noxious weeds; produce measurable outcomes across Colorado for noxious weed management; and assist new or underfunded weed management programs, especially in regions where additional resources are needed.

Eligible applicants for the 2026 grant cycle were limited to local governing bodies, weed control districts, and cooperative weed management areas in Colorado that demonstrate project capacity and compliance with the Colorado Noxious Weed Act. State/Federal agencies can be partners but not applicants.

To apply, first carefully review the RFA and complete the Google Form Application, then submit by the deadline. 2026 timeline: RFA Release Date October 31, 2025; deadline to submit questions December 5, 2025; Q&A posted December 9, 2025; application submission deadline December 15, 2025 at 5:00 pm MST; estimated notification of award February 13, 2026. The 2026 Noxious Weed Annual Grant cycle is now closed.