Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00399
Apply for F16AS00399
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Clean Vessel Act" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.616.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 05, 2016 This date will give State applicants 102 days to prepare and submit their applications through Grants.gov.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program is a federal environmental funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, under assistance listing (CFDA) 15.616. Created by the Clean Vessel Act of 1992 (codified at 33 U.S.C. 1322) and tied to amendments to the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (also known as the Wallop-Breaux Act, 16 U.S.C. 777), the program exists to reduce pollution from recreational boating by improving access to proper sewage disposal options at marinas and other boating facilities. Over time, reauthorizations have continued the program, keeping funding available to support states and eligible U.S. jurisdictions in maintaining and expanding these services.
The main purpose of the grant is practical and on-the-ground: it helps states construct, renovate, operate, and maintain pumpout stations and other waste reception facilities used by recreational boaters. These facilities are designed to collect and manage sewage and related wastes that would otherwise risk being discharged into lakes, rivers, coastal waters, and marinas. In addition to infrastructure and operational support, the CVA program also funds boater education and outreach efforts that explain how to use pumpout stations, why they matter for water quality and public health, and where they are available. That education component is important because the presence of facilities alone does not guarantee use; the program supports signage, informational materials, and other outreach that increases compliance and normalizes responsible waste handling among boaters.
Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to state governments and equivalent jurisdictions: the 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. commonwealths, and U.S. territories. In other words, the grants flow to governmental entities at the state or territorial level, which then typically coordinate projects with local partners such as marina operators or local governments, consistent with program rules. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses a grant funding instrument, with an environmental focus.
For the specific notice referenced (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00399), the announcement was created on August 26, 2016, with an original closing date of December 5, 2016, giving applicants about 102 days to prepare and submit proposals through Grants.gov. The listed award ceiling is $1,500,000. While the posting shows "Expected Awards: 0" in the source fields, the program itself is an ongoing, reauthorized grant program; that field may reflect the way the opportunity was recorded in the posting rather than the broader annual allocation practices of the program.
Overall, the Clean Vessel Act grant opportunity is aimed at preventing recreational boat sewage from degrading waterways by expanding the infrastructure and support systems that make proper disposal easy and routine, while also funding the public-facing education needed to ensure boaters actually use those facilities. Additional program background and guidance is provided by the Fish and Wildlife Service at the program page cited in the notice.
Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program (CFDA/Assistance Listing 15.616) FAQs
What is the Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program?
The Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program is a federal environmental funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under assistance listing (CFDA) 15.616. It was created by the Clean Vessel Act of 1992 (codified at 33 U.S.C. 1322) and is tied to amendments to the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (also known as the Wallop-Breaux Act, 16 U.S.C. 777).
What problem is the CVA program designed to address?
The program is designed to reduce pollution from recreational boating by improving access to proper sewage disposal options at marinas and other boating facilities. The goal is to prevent boat sewage and related wastes from being discharged into lakes, rivers, coastal waters, and marina waters.
What is the main purpose of this grant funding?
The main purpose is practical, on-the-ground support for states and eligible jurisdictions to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain pumpout stations and other waste reception facilities used by recreational boaters, along with education and outreach that increases proper use of those facilities.
What types of facilities can be supported with CVA grant funds?
Based on the opportunity description, CVA funds can support pumpout stations and other waste reception facilities that collect and manage recreational boat sewage and related wastes.
Can grant funds be used for renovating existing pumpout infrastructure?
Yes. The opportunity description states the grant helps states construct and renovate pumpout stations and other waste reception facilities.
Can grant funds be used to operate and maintain pumpout stations?
Yes. The opportunity description explicitly includes operating and maintaining pumpout stations and other waste reception facilities as supported activities.
Does the program fund education and outreach, or only infrastructure?
It funds both. In addition to infrastructure and operational support, the CVA program also funds boater education and outreach efforts to explain how to use pumpout stations, why they matter for water quality and public health, and where they are available.
What kinds of education and outreach activities are mentioned?
The opportunity description highlights signage, informational materials, and other outreach intended to increase compliance and normalize responsible waste handling among boaters.
Why does the program emphasize education if pumpout stations are built?
The description notes that the presence of facilities alone does not guarantee they will be used. Education and outreach are included to increase awareness, improve compliance, and encourage routine use of proper disposal options.
Who is eligible to apply for the CVA Grant Program?
Eligibility is limited to state governments and equivalent jurisdictions: the 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. commonwealths, and U.S. territories.
Can marinas, local governments, or nonprofits apply directly?
Not according to the eligibility description provided. The grant flows to governmental entities at the state or territorial level, which typically coordinate projects with local partners such as marina operators or local governments, consistent with program rules.
What federal agency administers this grant opportunity?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number for this program?
The assistance listing (CFDA) number provided is 15.616.
What is the legal authority behind the CVA program?
The program was created by the Clean Vessel Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 1322) and is tied to amendments to the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act / Wallop-Breaux Act (16 U.S.C. 777), as described in the opportunity information.
Is this opportunity discretionary, and what type of funding instrument is used?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses a grant funding instrument.
What is the environmental focus of this opportunity?
The program focuses on reducing water pollution from recreational boat sewage by expanding and supporting sewage disposal infrastructure and encouraging proper use through education and outreach.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for the specific notice referenced?
The specific notice referenced lists Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00399.
When was this specific funding announcement created?
The announcement was created on August 26, 2016.
What was the original closing date for this notice?
The original closing date listed is December 5, 2016.
How much time did applicants have to submit proposals for this notice?
The notice indicates applicants had about 102 days between the creation date (August 26, 2016) and the closing date (December 5, 2016) to prepare and submit proposals.
How were applications submitted for this notice?
The notice indicates proposals were to be submitted through Grants.gov.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed?
The award ceiling listed for the referenced notice is $1,500,000.
Why might the notice show "Expected Awards: 0"?
The description explains that while the posting shows "Expected Awards: 0" in the source fields, the CVA program is ongoing and reauthorized. That value may reflect how the opportunity was recorded in the posting rather than broader annual allocation practices.
Is the Clean Vessel Act program ongoing or one-time?
The description characterizes the CVA program as ongoing and reauthorized over time, with funding continuing to be available to support states and eligible jurisdictions in maintaining and expanding services.
What kinds of waterbodies benefit from the funded activities?
The description specifically mentions protecting lakes, rivers, coastal waters, and marinas from sewage discharges associated with recreational boating.
Where can applicants or the public find additional program background and guidance?
The description states that additional program background and guidance is provided by the Fish and Wildlife Service on the program page cited in the notice.
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