Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is now taking applications for the 2026 Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program. Municipalities, state agencies, and non-profits can apply for funding to control invasive plants and animals in lakes, ponds, and rivers. Applications are due December 10th. The program, funded through an AIS Stamp fee on registered boats, has awarded nearly $1.9 million to 71 projects since 2019.