Pumpout/Dump Station Installation
Funds projects to install and maintain sewage pumpout and dump stations for recreational boats in California to reduce water pollution and promote cleaner boating.
Funder: California Department of Parks and Recreation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards for pumpout installation projects range from ~$16,000 to $22,500; actual amounts may vary by project scope.
Summary: Funds the installation and maintenance of pumpout and dump stations for recreational boaters in California to reduce sewage pollution and improve water quality.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details may change—consult the program page for updates.
Description
This grant program, administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW), supports the installation, renovation, operation, and maintenance of vessel pumpout and dump stations throughout California. The initiative, part of the Clean Vessel Act, aims to increase the availability and accessibility of sewage management infrastructure for recreational boaters, thereby reducing direct sewage discharges into waterways and promoting cleaner, safer recreational boating. Projects must advance the Clean Vessel Act’s goal of reducing pollution from vessel sewage and improve public awareness regarding proper sewage disposal from boats.
