Welcome! Below you will see all of the opportunities currently available from the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA).
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For complete information please visit our website, https://nmdeptag.nmsu.edu/apr/noxious-weeds.html, where you will find our full program guidelines and frequently asked questions. If you have any further questions, please reach out to us at Weeds@nmda.nmsu.edu
Purpose
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) will award competitive grants to eligible applicants for projects that improve the state economy and environment by managing noxious weeds in New Mexico. The grants are funded through New Mexico’s Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund to achieve the purposes of the New Mexico Noxious Weed Management Act.
Application Information
The application period opened July 1 and will close July 30, 2024 at 12 p.m. (noon) Mountain Time. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants will be asked to upload a completed budget template as part of their application, which can be found at: https://nmdeptag.nmsu.edu/media/noxious-weed-management-grant-budget-template.xlsx
Eligible Applicants
- Cooperative weed management areas
- Soil & water conservation districts
- Local governments, state political subdivisions, and special districts
- Tribes, nations, & pueblos
- Land grants-mercedes & acequias
- Non-profits & non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with proven land management capacity
Eligible Activities
Projects must incorporate one or more of the following activities related to the prevention, control or eradication of state-listed noxious plant species. These activities must include some form of mapping or on-the-ground treatment. Projects that are solely Education/Outreach; or Planning, Capacity Development, & Partnership Building will not be considered for funding.
- Surveying & Mapping
- Early Detection & Rapid Response (EDRR)
- Integrated Weed Management (On-the-Ground Treatments)
- Education/Outreach
- Planning, Capacity Development, & Partnership Building
Funding Amount
· Grant award limits:
o Minimum: $10,000
o Maximum: $60,000
