Clean Vessel Act Grant
Clean Vessel Act Grant supports Oklahoma marina owners with sewage pump-out facilities, equipment, and boater education to prevent recreational vessel sewage from entering waterways.
Funder: Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
Due Dates: December 1, 2026, 3:00 p.m. CST (Questions) | December 15, 2026, 4:30 p.m. CST (Application)
Funding Amounts: Reimbursement of up to 75% of approved project costs; applicants provide at least 25%
Summary: Supports Oklahoma marina sewage pump-out facilities, equipment, and boater education to prevent recreational vessel sewage discharges into waterways.
Key Information: Recipients must maintain pump-out facilities and use funded equipment for their intended purpose for at least 10 years.
Description
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, administers the Clean Vessel Act Grant to prevent raw sewage from recreational boats and marinas from entering waterways. Established under the federal Clean Vessel Act of 1992, the program helps Oklahoma marina owners provide accessible wastewater pump-out services for boats with marine holding tanks.
The program supports new or replacement pump-out facilities, pump-out boats, floating restrooms, and education about sewage pollution and pump-out locations. Facilities may include pump-out stations, dump stations, and holding tanks. Annual funding comes from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, supported by fishing-equipment and fuel excise taxes, import duties, and interest.
