The Program, co-administered by DEC and the Department of Fish and Wildlife, distributes grant dollars for noteworthy local and regional water-related projects within Vermont Grant funds are available for water-related projects that::Protect or restore fish and wildlife habitats; Protect or restore water quality, and shorelines; Reduce phosphorus loading and/or sedimentation as part of DEC’s Clean Water Initiative objectives; Enhance recreational use and enjoyment; Identify and protect historic and cultural resources; Educate people about watershed resources; or Monitor fish and wildlife populations and/or water quality. Eligible entities are municipalities, local or regional governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, and citizen groups are eligible to receive Watershed Grants for work on public or private lands. Individuals and state and federal agencies are not eligible to receive funds directly but may be partners of a project. Awards made up to $10,000, depending on project category type. Category types and the maximum grant amount for each project category type are as follows: Education and outreach – up to $5,000. Planning, assessment, inventory, monitoring – up to $3,500. On-the-ground implementation – up to $10,000. Watershed Grants Program dollars are intended for complete projects or for discreet, identifiable portions of larger projects. Click here for more information and how to apply.