Clean Vessel Act (Pumpout Grant)
Forecasted
The Clean Vessel Act (Pumpout Grant) from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission funds pumpout station projects to reduce water pollution from recreational boats in Pennsylvania.
Funder: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to 75% of eligible project costs reimbursed; applicant must provide at least 25% match (cash or in-kind); typical project awards vary based on scope.
Summary: Funds construction, renovation, and maintenance of pumpout and dump stations for pleasure boats to reduce water pollution in Pennsylvania.
Description
The Clean Vessel Act (Pumpout Grant), administered by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, provides financial assistance to public and private boating facility operators for the installation, renovation, and maintenance of pumpout and dump stations for recreational boats. The program aims to reduce water pollution by ensuring proper disposal of boat sewage, thereby protecting Pennsylvania's waterways and supporting environmentally responsible boating.
