Marine Sewage Pumpout Facility Grants
The Marine Sewage Pumpout Facility Grants help Maryland marinas install and maintain sewage pumpout systems to prevent water pollution and protect local waterways.
Funder: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted year-round; grants available up to one year after approval)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 for new installations; up to $18,000 for replacements/upgrades (exceptions possible case-by-case); reimbursement only.
Summary: Supports Maryland marinas in purchasing, installing, and maintaining marine sewage pumpout facilities to reduce water pollution.
Key Information: Do not purchase equipment before written approval; reimbursement only after inspection and documentation.
Description
This program provides financial assistance to public and private marinas in Maryland for the purchase, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of marine sewage pumpout facilities. By supporting marinas in offering proper sewage disposal for boaters, the grant aims to prevent water pollution and protect Maryland’s waterways. The program operates as a reimbursement grant funded primarily by the Federal Clean Vessel Act and the Maryland Waterway Improvement Fund.
