Bipartsian infrastructure law invasive species project and capacity building

This federal Project Grant award for $215,000.00, provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680), supports the Montana Department of Agriculture in conducting a variety of invasive species management and capacity building activities.

The key products and services to be delivered through this award include invasive species surveys, pest suppression treatments, scientific research, and ecosystem restoration efforts focused on protecting and managing non-federal forest and tree resources in Montana from damaging insects, diseases, and invasive plants. The grant will also support developing improved forest health monitoring technologies and enhancing the resilience of Montana's forest ecosystems. The Montana Department of Agriculture will collaborate with sub-awardees such as the Montana Department of Public Health, University of Montana, and Montana State University to implement these grant-funded initiatives over the award period from Aug 14, 2024 to Jun 30, 2029.