2026 Aquatic Nuisance Control Grant-In-Aid Program Summary

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (VTDEC) Lakes and Ponds Management and Protection Program issued a grant-in-aid solicitation for aquatic nuisance control projects targeting municipalities and state agencies within Washington County, with specific focus on Newport Center CDP. The program solicits applications for three distinct project categories: Greeter Projects, Management Projects, and Scientific Survey Projects, all designed to address aquatic nuisances—undesirable or excessive substances or populations that interfere with recreational potential or aquatic habitat, including invasive plants, animals, and algal populations. The submission deadline for proposals is January 30, 2026, with the opportunity initially posted on December 18, 2025. The program operates under authorization from 10 V.S.A. 1458, which permits municipalities and state agencies to apply for funding assistance with aquatic nuisance control initiatives. No specific site visits, bidders' conferences, or award dates were documented in the available materials.

The grant-in-aid program provides financial assistance for eligible aquatic nuisance control projects, though exact award values and funding ranges were not specified in the available documentation. The program targets local and state environmental management efforts focused on protecting, maintaining, enhancing, and restoring Vermont lake ecosystems by mitigating impacts of invasive species and algal blooms. No incumbent vendors, set-aside designations, or specific integration requirements were identified. The Aquatic Invasive Species Program within the Lakes and Ponds Program administers the initiative and coordinates with local, state, and federal partners to obtain and provide project funding. Interested applicants should contact the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation directly for precise funding amounts, comprehensive eligibility criteria, and detailed project specifications, as the referenced RFP document was unavailable for complete review.