Invasive Plant Program (IPP) Grant

Invasive plants threaten forested lands and can spread to other areas if left untreated. The Forestry Division works closely with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture and other partners across the state to limit the spread of invasives and to improve wildlife habitat and protect natural resources.

The Invasive Plant Program (IPP) provides grants to high priority projects that apply integrated management practices, leverage effective partnerships, and monitor results. To qualify for a grant, projects must address the eradication of plant species on the New Mexico Noxious Weed List.

Eligible applicants are from state, local and tribal governments. Potential applicants include SWCDs, municipalities, county offices, incorporated subdivisions of the state, public universities/school districts, community colleges, ditch associations, and tribes.

Applicants shall be required to provide 1:1 matching funds (cash or in-kind) from a non-federal source. If providing match may be a limiting factor, there may be funds available with the NMDA. This limited assistance is on a first-come-first-serve basis and is contingent upon successful award of the IPP grant.

Successful projects typically include several cooperating landowners and include the following components:

• Inventory and mapping
• Planning and coordination
• Integrated weed management
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Public awareness and education

Applying for Invasive Plant Program (IPP) Grants

The Forestry Division accepts IPP applications year-round. Applications are reviewed periodically according to available funds and program demand.

The program operates in two funding cycles:

• For Spring projects, submissions are due by a set date in November
• For Fall projects, submissions are due by a set date in April

The next cycle deadline is expected to occur in November 2025. Interested applicants should apply by Friday, November 7th, 2025 in order to be considered for Spring 2025 projects.

To review program guidelines and submit a proposal go to the Invasive Plant Program (IPP) Grant Application on our Forestry Division Submittable webpage.

For more information on match assistance from NMDA, please reach out to:

Dylan Burruss, Noxious Weed Program Coordinator – New Mexico Department of Agriculture
dburruss@nmda.nmsu.edu
575-997-1845

For more information or any questions on the Invasive Plant Program, please reach out to:

Melissa McLamb, Forest Health Officer – EMNRD
Melissa.mclamb@emnrd.nm.gov

Invasive Plant Management Resources