Cost-share covering 75% of the cost to treat or remove invasive plants in Texas forests, up to $7,000 per landowner. Mechanical, chemical, prescribed fire or combined control qualify once a TFS forester approves the plan. Funds are awarded first come until exhausted.
Eligibility
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Texas landowners and organizations.
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Plants must be invasive (non-native and causing measurable harm).
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Treatment plan approved by local TFS forester/woodland ecologist; credentialed contractors.
Details
Release Date
September 1, 2026
Deadline
June 1, 2027
Organization
Financial Instrument
Cost Share
Maximum Award Amount
$7,000
Terms
75% reimbursement, $7,000 cap; post-treatment inspection; 24-hour notice before prescribed burns.
Published amounts: The program covers 75% of treatment or removal costs, up to $7,000 per landowner. Personal labor and items exceeding $5,000 are not eligible for reimbursement.
Application Instructions
Contact Lindsey Stone, regional forest health coordinator, and submit the TIPS application form plus W-9.
Deadline text on the page: We will begin accepting applications for the TIPS Cost-Share Program on Sept. 1, 2026. Cost-shares will be awarded until there are no remaining funds available. All treatments or removals must be completed prior to June 1, 2027, to be eligible for reimbursement.
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Updated October 15, 2026
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