Grantees Will Need (Required Forms)
Semiannual Progress Report Form 
This simple form is required twice a year to track progress toward reaching project goals.
Final Report Form
This form is required every year to track detailed progress toward reaching project goals.
Match Documentation Form
This form is required with the Payment Request Form to provide documentation of match in labor, material, and/or equipment, for each task performed by the grantee.
Payment Request Form - Excel 
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This form is required when requesting payment for grant tasks completed.
Procurement Documentation Form
This form must be submitted along with the Payment Request Form if procurement was made.
Funding Credit Citation and Logos
All materials produced for public distribution shall be reviewed and approved by DES prior to distribution and shall include the citation that funding was provided by DES along with the DES logo.
Funding Credit Logos
Black and White Logo [TIF]
Black and White Logo [Bitmap]
Color Logo [TIF]
Color Logo [Bitmap]
Grantees Might Need
List of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
Organizations using grant funds are required to conduct a competitive bid process for a contractor selection and to make a good faith effort to hire disadvantaged businesses.
Photo Documentation Procedure
This outlines and explains the importance of use of photographs for measuring the success of restoration projects and best management practices in grant projects.
Pollution Controlled Report (PCR)
This explains the importance and procedure in calculating and filling out a PCR which is necessary for all non point source pollution grant projects. The PCR must be completed and received by DES within one month following BMP implementation.
Value of Volunteer Time
Required match for grant projects can include time of volunteer’s participating in your projects. Remember, volunteer match time for professional services of a profession in that field can be documented at their regular hourly rate.
Resources for Grant Applicants
Grant Applicant Guidance
New Hampshire Secretary of State
In order to be eligible for grants from DES, non profit organizations must first register as a corporation with the New Hampshire Secretary of State.
Goals for New Hampshire Nonpoint Source Management Plan
In order to qualify for Watershed Assistance Grants, a project must address a goal or goals of the New Hampshire Nonpoint Source Management Plan (goals only). The New Hampshire Nonpoint Source Management Plan (complete plan).
Restoration Plan Criteria Elements
To qualify for restoration grant funds, a restoration project must develop or implement a watershed restoration plan that addresses the Restoration Plan Criteria Elements.
Guideline for developing and getting approval of a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP)
If the grant project involves collection, analysis or manipulation of environmental data, it will require a QAPP.
DES Guidance for Developing Watershed Management Plans in New Hampshire
Watershed Assistance and Restoration grant projects must develop or implement a watershed based plan
Trophic Classes for New Hampshire Lakes
Watershed Assistance Grants for High Quality Waters for lakes may need to determine the trophic status of your lake.
Outreach Guidance for Watershed Assistance and Restoration Grant Projects
Watershed Assistance and Restoration grant projects must incorporate outreach and education into a grant project that will enhance public understanding and encourage public participation of the project.
G & C Processing Check-list
A check-list of items required for Governor and Council processing for grant applicants.
Database of past DES Watershed Grant Projects
A searchable database that provides examples of past DES Watershed Assistance and Restoration grant funded projects.
Grant Applicant Forms
NH W-9 Vendor Application
This form may be needed to contract services or products with vendors not already contracted with the State of New Hampshire.
Certificates of Authority
These documents are examples of formats which certify that the person who signs the grant contract is authorized by the organization to do so. These are not the only acceptable formats for Certificates of Authority. Please contact DES Watershed Assistance Section if you have questions.
Certificate of Authority Example
Certificate of Authority General Template
Certificate of Authority Town Template
Certificate of Authority City Template
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