The Montana Invasive Species Council is now accepting applications for 2026 Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Grants. The application period is from October 28 to December 31, 2025. 

AIS grants are intended to increase local capacity and involvement to address AIS issues. Projects that focus on these AIS management components are eligible: prevention, early detection, education and outreach, research, and treatment.  

This state funded program awards approximately $250,000 each year.  Applicants may request up to $50,000 per project.

Grant applicants can be local, state, tribal, or other government entities within the state; and Montana-based non-governmental entities. 

Applications are due Wednesday, December 31, 2025, before midnight.   

AIS Grant Program Guidelines are here:  https://invasivespecies.mt.gov/montana-invasive-species/Aquatic-Invasive-Species-Grant-Program

The grant application form is here: grants.dnrc.mt.gov.  Scroll down to AIS 2026 Grant Application. 

Contact Liz Lodman at 406-594-9816 with any questions on the grant and application process. Questions can be emailed to dnraisgrants@mt.gov