I. The commissioner may apply for and accept gifts, donations of money, federal, municipal, or private grants, or other funds or incentives from any source for the purposes of this subdivision. The funds accepted under this paragraph shall be paid into the lake restoration and preservation fund established under RSA 487:25. All funds received shall be continually appropriated to the department for the purposes of this subdivision.
II. The commissioner may expend any funds received under paragraph I for the purposes of this subdivision.