Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program
The Clean Vessel Act Grant Program funds pumpout and dump station systems at Ohio marinas to improve water quality and protect aquatic environments, administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Funder: Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted year-round, subject to available funding)
Funding Amounts: 100% reimbursement of approved construction costs for pumpout/dump stations; no matching funds required; facilities must be operated/maintained for 8 years.
Summary: Supports installation and maintenance of vessel sewage pumpout systems at Ohio marinas and boating facilities to protect waterways.
Key Information: Projects must be open to the public and cannot begin before ODNR approval; reimbursement only for post-agreement costs.
Description
The Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program, administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), provides funding to public and private marinas and other vessel facilities in Ohio for the installation and maintenance of vacuum pumpout and dump station systems. The program aims to promote proper disposal of sewage from recreational boats, thereby protecting Ohio's lakes, rivers, and coastal waters from contamination, supporting public health, and enhancing recreational boating and tourism.
