Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS CVA 12
Apply for FWS CVA 12
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Clean Vessel Act Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.616 Clean Vessel Act Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 16, 2011 and posted on Aug 12, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 2, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $14,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that helps states reduce recreational boat sewage pollution and protect water quality. The program focuses on improving access to clean, practical waste disposal options for boaters by funding the installation and improvement of pumpout stations and dump stations used to properly dispose of sewage from boats equipped with onboard toilets and holding tanks (Marine Sanitation Devices, or MSDs). With recreational boating involving roughly 13 million registered boats and more than 70 million participants each year, the program is aimed at keeping heavily used waterways cleaner while supporting better boating experiences overall.
CVA is built around a "user pay, user benefit" model. The funding source is the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, which is supported by excise taxes on items like motorboat fuel and sport fishing equipment. Each fiscal year, about two percent of that trust fund is set aside for Clean Vessel Act grants. In the funding round described, the program expected to award about $14 million total, with an anticipated 35 awards. Individual awards could be as high as $1.5 million, and the stated award floor is $0, meaning there is no minimum award amount specified.
Only state governments are eligible to apply, and the program requires cost sharing or matching funds. In practice, projects are commonly matched with state, local, and/or private contributions, often involving partnerships with marinas and other boating access organizations. The overall goal is straightforward: provide boaters with convenient, efficient sewage disposal infrastructure so waste is not released into public waterways and sensitive ecosystems.
The environmental and public benefits highlighted in the opportunity are significant. By expanding and maintaining pumpout and dump station networks, CVA-funded projects help reduce contamination risks and improve water quality for public drinking water supplies, river and coastal ecosystems, and shellfish beds. The program also emphasizes boater education by encouraging information-sharing about proper sewage disposal and the importance of using pumpout and dump facilities. Since the program began, it has funded more than 5,500 pumpouts and dump stations, diverting millions of gallons of sewage away from U.S. waters each year through sustained collaboration among states, marinas, councils and nonprofit partners, and the boating public.
For reference, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number FWS-CVA-12 and CFDA 15.616 (Clean Vessel Act Program). The posting date was August 12, 2011, with an original and current closing date of December 2, 2011, and an archive date of January 2, 2012. The agency contact listed for access issues is Christy Vigfusson (703-358-1748, christyvigfusson@fws.gov). The program slogan captures the intent clearly: "Keep Our Water Clean - Use Pumpouts."
Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program (FWS-CVA-12) - FAQs
What is the Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program?
The Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It helps states reduce recreational boat sewage pollution and protect water quality by supporting practical waste disposal options for boaters.
What problem is the CVA program trying to solve?
The program targets sewage pollution from recreational boats, especially boats with onboard toilets and holding tanks. By funding pumpout and dump station infrastructure, the program helps prevent sewage from being released into public waterways and sensitive ecosystems.
What types of projects does CVA funding support?
CVA funding focuses on the installation and improvement of pumpout stations and dump stations used to properly dispose of sewage from boats equipped with Marine Sanitation Devices (MSDs).
What are pumpout stations and dump stations in the context of this program?
In this program, pumpout stations and dump stations are facilities that allow boaters to dispose of sewage from onboard toilets and holding tanks (MSDs) in a proper, sanitary way instead of discharging it into waterways.
What is an MSD (Marine Sanitation Device)?
An MSD, or Marine Sanitation Device, refers to onboard toilet and holding tank systems on boats that generate sewage requiring proper disposal through pumpout or dump station facilities.
Who is eligible to apply for CVA grants?
Only state governments are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity.
Do applicants need to provide a match or cost share?
Yes. The program requires cost sharing or matching funds. Projects are commonly matched with state, local, and/or private contributions, often through partnerships with marinas and other boating access organizations.
How is the CVA program funded?
The funding source is the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, which is supported by excise taxes on items such as motorboat fuel and sport fishing equipment.
What does "user pay, user benefit" mean for this program?
The CVA program is built around a "user pay, user benefit" model, meaning the funding comes from boating- and fishing-related excise taxes and is used to provide services and infrastructure that benefit those same user groups and the waterways they use.
How much funding is available in the referenced round?
In the funding round described, the program expected to award about $14 million total.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated approximately 35 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards could be as high as $1.5 million.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The stated award floor is $0, meaning no minimum award amount is specified in the opportunity description.
What benefits does the program highlight for the public and the environment?
The opportunity highlights benefits such as reduced contamination risks and improved water quality for public drinking water supplies, river and coastal ecosystems, and shellfish beds. It also supports cleaner, more enjoyable waterways for recreational boaters.
Does the program include boater education or outreach?
Yes. The program emphasizes boater education by encouraging information-sharing about proper sewage disposal and the importance of using pumpout and dump facilities.
What kind of scale or track record does the CVA program have?
Since the program began, it has funded more than 5,500 pumpouts and dump stations, diverting millions of gallons of sewage away from U.S. waters each year through collaboration among states, marinas, councils, nonprofit partners, and the boating public.
Why does this program matter for recreational boating specifically?
The opportunity notes that recreational boating involves roughly 13 million registered boats and more than 70 million participants each year. CVA is aimed at keeping heavily used waterways cleaner while supporting better boating experiences overall.
Which federal agency runs this grant opportunity?
The grant opportunity is run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS-CVA-12.
What is the CFDA number for the Clean Vessel Act Program?
The listing references CFDA 15.616 (Clean Vessel Act Program).
What were the posting date and closing date for this opportunity?
The posting date was August 12, 2011. The original and current closing date was December 2, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed for the opportunity is January 2, 2012.
Who is the listed agency contact for access issues?
The contact listed for access issues is Christy Vigfusson. Phone: 703-358-1748. Email: christyvigfusson@fws.gov.
What is the program slogan and what does it emphasize?
The program slogan is "Keep Our Water Clean - Use Pumpouts." It emphasizes the practical behavior the program is designed to support: using pumpout and dump facilities to keep sewage out of waterways.
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