2026 Wavyleaf Management Grant

Department of Forestry -Virginia

Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) has developed an Invasive Species Program with federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) State Forest Action Plan funding (grant 23-DG-11083151-430 in the amount of $804,000.00 under the authority of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, (Public Law 95 313), as amended by P.L. 115-334, enacted December 20, 2018; ALN of 10.664). Wavyleaf grass, an invasive species and Tier 2 Virginia Noxious Weed, is a focus of the program. Grants are available to assist with the treatment of wavyleaf in an effort to suppress populations and stop the spread of wavyleaf to uninfested areas. Civic groups, communities, local governments, non-profit organizations, neighborhood associations, public educational institutions, state agencies, tribal organizations, and volunteer groups may apply. Federal entities are not eligible, and funds may not be used on federal land. There is approximately $150,000 available; the recommended amount is $5,000 to $25,000 per project.Please note: Prior to applying for an award under this funding opportunity, applicants must first read DOF Grant FAQs, which is located on the SAP homepage in the User Guide section of the Announcements box. This document covers ineligible expenses and explains the expectations for both project management and successful claim submissions.Applications for this funding opportunity must be submitted through SAP which is accessible via the URL below:https://vaforestry.webgrantscloud.com/logout.doApplications may not be submitted through eVA.

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