Cooperative Weed Management Areas

2008 Cooperative Weed Management Area grant recipients for the development of Cooperative Weed Management Areas and the restoration of natural and conservation lands through invasive species removal and replanting with local species. (Posted April 4, 2008)

Map of 2008 CWMA grant recipients

CWMA Reporting Guidelines

CWMA Request for Proposals (Posted Jan. 3, 2008)

CWMA Application (Posted Jan. 3, 2008)

Sample Forms (Posted Aug. 5, 2008)

• Voucher
• Cost-Share Contract
• Cost-Share Close Out Form

CWMA Practice Standard (613)

Benefits of the Program 

• Development of strong partnerships based on cooperation among agencies, landowners and other interested partners to control invasive species. 
• The creation of long-term and sustainable Cooperative Weed Management Areas.
• The removal of invasive plant species and the restoration/reconstruction of native communities.
• Funding to supplement other invasive species control efforts.

What is a CWMA?
Cooperative Weed Management Areas are partnerships of federal, state and local government agencies along with tribes, individual landowners and various other interested groups that manage noxious weeds or invasive plants in a defined area.  Information about setting up a CWMA can be found in the “CWMA Cookbook: A Recipe for Success” at http://www.mipn.org/MIPN%20Cookbook%20Lo-res.pdf ). 

Q & A about CWMAs

Applicant Eligibility
SWCDs are the eligible grant applicants for this program.  Other organizations may consider applying in partnership with SWCDs to help develop and run the Cooperative Weed Management Area.

Request Limits
Applicants are eligible to receive up to $70,000 for the project. Project grant requests do not require a cash match
but projects with cash and/or in-kind match will be ranked higher.

Project Selection
Proposals will be reviewed and scored by both BWSR staff members and members of the Project Advisory Team. The Advisory Team is an interagency group established to assist in the development of this grant program. 

Grant Schedule
January 3, 2008                  RFP released
March 14, 2008                   Applications due           
Approx. April 14, 2008         Funds available for expenditure
January 15, 2010                 End of grant period and final report due

For additional questions email or call:

Dan Shaw, Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources

Phone No: 651-296-0644
Email: dan.shaw@state.mn.us

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