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Find similar grantsClean Vessel Act Grant Program (CVA) is sponsored by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Clean Vessel Act Grant Program provides funding to states to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain pumpout stations and waste reception facilities for recreational boaters.
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Clean Vessel Act | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service The Clean Vessel Act (CVA) program provides funding to state boating agencies for the construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of pump-out stations and waste reception facilities to meet the needs of recreational boaters.
The Clean Vessel Act (CVA) program provides funding to state boating agencies for the construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of pump-out stations and waste reception facilities to meet the needs of recreational boaters.
States also use CVA grant funds to provide educational information to the public about environmental pollution and health problems that result from direct sewage discharge into water and the location of pump-out and other waste reception facilities.
State boating agencies partner with local governments, public marinas and others to deliver this program to the recreational boating public, supported by the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program.
The Clean Vessel Act grant program provides and protects: The health and safety of our waterways Shellfish beds that are important economically and environmentally Safe fishing and swimming areas free of pollution from recreational boats Funds for the CVA program are provided annually from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.
Monies deposited into the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund are derived from excise taxes on fishing equipment, motorboat and small engine fuels, import duties, and interest on the fund. Of the funds deposited in the Trust Fund 4% are used to support the BIG program and Clean Vessel Act Program. State boating agencies must provide at least 25 percent of the grant project's costs.
Latest Stories and Topics Over $14 Million to Benefit Local Communities, Clean Waterways and Recreational Boaters The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is distributing more than $14 million in Clean Vessel Act grants to improve water quality and increase opportunities for fishing, shellfish harvests and safe swimming in the nation’s waterways. By helping recreational boaters properly dispose of sewage, this year’...
How Boating and Fishing Manufacturers Support Conservation and Recreation For more than half a century, America’s fishing equipment manufacturers have shared a partnership with state and federal biologists through the Dingell-Johnson Act — a partnership that uses excise tax to fund remarkable fisheries conservation and recreation. Each year the U.S. Fish and Wildlife...
The P Word: The Clean Vessel Act Contributes to a Cleaner Puget Sound South Puget Sound partners work together to help keep the Sound waters clean for people, wildlife, and industry with funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Clean Vessel Act program.
$16 Million for Local Waterways and Recreational Boaters Recreational boaters, local communities and aquatic resources will benefit from more than $16 million in grant funds, thanks to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Clean Vessel Act (CVA) program. The CVA program fosters clean water and recreational access through funding to state agencies for the...
Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Program This library includes information on funding for state agencies for the construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of pump-out stations and waste reception facilities to meet the needs of recreational boaters. List of the FY 2025 Clean Vessel Act funding by state. FY 2025 Clean Vessel Act application summaries.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants are governor-designated agencies of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the U. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Clean Vessel Act Grant Program (CVA) are due July 22, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Clean Vessel Act Grant Program (CVA) is funded by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.