F26AS00013 FY 2026 Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Notice of Funding Opportunity
This grant funds state agencies to build facilities that help recreational boaters properly dispose of waste and protect public waterways.
Funder: Fish and Wildlife Service
Due Dates: July 22, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $15,000,000 total | Typical award: $30,000–$1,500,000 (avg. ~$500,000) | Up to $1.5M per Inland State, up to $3M per Coastal State (split between coastal/inland activities)
Summary: Supports state agencies in providing facilities to prevent recreational boat sewage discharge into public waterways and improve boating opportunities.
Key Information: Cost sharing/match required (except for certain territories); applications via Grants.gov or GrantSolutions.gov.
Description
This program provides cost-sharing grants to designated state agencies to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain pumpout stations and waste reception facilities for recreational boaters. The aim is to reduce sewage discharge into public waterways, protecting aquatic ecosystems and enhancing recreational boating experiences. Funding is authorized by the Clean Vessel Act of 1992 and the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act, with support from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.
Eligible activities include:
- Building, renovating, operating, and maintaining pumpout and dump stations (including floating restrooms).
- Education and outreach to inform boaters about sewage disposal and facility locations.
- State-level administration and coordination of the CVA program.
Ineligible activities include law enforcement, upland restroom construction, and municipal sewage treatment plant construction.
