2026 Aquatic Nuisance Control - Grant - In - Aid Program

2026-11-03

The State seeks proposals for the following three types of projects funded through this program : 1 . Greeter Projects a . This project category is to develop or maintain a Greeter Project ( Public Access Greeter Program ) at a public access point on a local waterbody . b . This may also include funds for aquatic macrophyte surveys , or education and outreach support . c . Grant funds may be used for greeter salaries , physical materials needed onsite ( i . e ., a greeter shelter ), and other associated costs . d . To receive funding , all people ( including the coordinator ) associated with the project must attend at least one public training session during the current field season . 2 . Management Projects a . This project category provides funds for the control or management of an aquatic nuisance species , especially those that are located at public locations , with a priority for projects that prevent new introductions from occurring . b . This may also include funds for aquatic macrophyte surveys or education and outreach support . c . For most projects , Suppliers hire a subcontractor to implement best management practices based on a long - term management plan for the known aquatic nuisance species . 3 . Scientific Survey Projects a . This project category supports activities for scientific surveys or studies in the best interests of the State that reduce the threat of aquatic invasive species , to monitor for a current or potential incipient species threat , or to understand the proliferation of an aquatic nuisance species , and the impacts on native species per the Aquatic Nuisance Control Grant - in - aid to municipalities and agencies of the State statutes 10 V . S . A . § 1458 ( d ). These are projects beyond the scope of a typical Greeter or Management Project . b . This category should not be used for aquatic macrophyte surveys that can be covered via a Greeter or Management Project application . c . Examples of projects include new methodology research and design , aquatic species systematic surveys , the development of statewide aquatic invasive species management plans , and restoration or protection projects , etc .

Vermont

2026-04-28