Invasive Species Mitigation (ISM) Weed Control Grant

Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)

Agency: State

GrantWatch ID #143326

Grant Description

Grants to Utah government agencies, IHEs, political subdivisions, conservation districts, and government, tribal, and private landowners for the abatement and management of non-native plants. Funding is intended for projects demonstrating a high likelihood of succeeding at a state or county level.

For FY 2022-23, UDAF is looking for projects that target high priority species and will reduce the number of outlier populations.

Eligible Activities:

Early detection and rapid response
Treating critical acres that protect larger land use areas
Monitoring and preventing the spread of small populations and new introductions
Monitoring and rehabilitating established infestations
Research related to invasive species

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Eligibility:

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)

Additional Eligibility Criteria:

Eligible Organizations: Universities; Cooperative Weed Management Areas (CWMA’s); County Weed Boards; Federal or State Agencies; Federal, State, Tribal or Private Landowners; Conservation Districts, nonprofits, and/or other Political Subdivisions.

Prohibited Activities:
The Noxious Weed Grants are intended to control or manage noxious weeds with “on-the-ground work.” Invasive Species Mitigation (ISM) Grants will not be awarded for mapping without active on-the-ground treatment. A minimal amount of Noxious Weed Grant funding (less than $5,000) can be used for the purchase of incidental equipment needed to complete a project. The purchase of large pieces of equipment, such as four-wheelers and large spray tanks is not allowed unless prior permission has been given. Funds listed in the (Other) category within the budget and scope of work will require an attached budget sheet defining how funds will be allocated.

Pre-Application Information:

Submission Close Date: 3/18/2022 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time

Projected Timeline:
- February 1 – March 18, 2022: Open Application for all submissions
- March 21 – April 1, 2022: Applications will be ranked by a ranking committee
- April 1 – April 15, 2022: Notification and contracting of awarded projects
- April 18 – June 30, 2022: Contracting
- July 1- 2022 – June 30, 2023: Project work completed

All applications will require a Utah Spatial Invasive Infestation Project Analysis (SIIPA) included. If you are not familiar with the Utah SIIPA, you will need to contact Aaron Eagar.

It is highly recommended that multi-year proposals include a 3-5 year management plan, an extensive monitoring component, solid participating partners, and a strong restoration component.

Application information: https://www.gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/b77faf83-0312-41cd-8483-d4451d939c48

Additional Funding Information:

Estimated Total Program Funding:

$1,800,000

Estimated Size of Grant:

- Award Floor: $1,000
- Award Ceiling: $125,000

Term of Contract:

For FY 2022-23, projects will be funded for the current year only, with the possibility of renewing funding for a multi-year project, based on available funds. Funding for projects will begin July 1, 2022 and terminate June 30, 2023.