Pumpout Grant Program
The Maine DEP Pumpout Grant funds the installation and maintenance of boat sewage pumpout stations to reduce water pollution and promote proper waste disposal at marinas and waterfront facilities.
Funder: Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round; contact program for details)
Funding Amounts: 75% of eligible costs for commercial/private facilities; 90% for municipalities; typical O&M grants ~$1,000/year; no explicit cap stated.
Summary: Supports installation, operation, and maintenance of boat pumpout stations at marinas, boatyards, and municipalities to reduce water pollution from boat sewage in Maine.
Key Information: Program is non-competitive and open to any facility providing waterfront services to boats.
Description
The Pumpout Grant Program, administered by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and funded through the federal Clean Vessel Act Grant Program, provides financial assistance for the installation, operation, and maintenance of boat holding tank pumpout equipment at marinas, boatyards, and municipalities across Maine. The program's main goal is to reduce water pollution from boat sewage by increasing the availability and accessibility of pumpout stations for boaters along Maine's coast and inland waters. It also supports educational initiatives to promote proper sewage disposal and compliance with state and federal regulations.
