Bipartisan infrastructure law invasive plant early detection and rapid response program

The Colorado Department of Agriculture received a $200,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680). The award will support the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Invasive Plant Early Detection and Rapid Response Program, with a performance period from August 28, 2024 to December 31, 2028. The grant aims to protect and manage non-Federal forest and tree resources from damaging invasive plants through activities such as comprehensive invasive species surveys, pest monitoring, and ecosystem restoration efforts. As a key partner to federal agencies, the Colorado Department of Agriculture has a demonstrated track record of delivering specialized agricultural and environmental services, including managing forest health protection projects and responding to agricultural emergencies. This federal grant award will enable the department to continue its work in supporting the resilience of Colorado's forests and coordinating with federal agencies on invasive species management.