Opportunity Information: Apply for CVA 08
Apply for CVA 08
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2008 Clean Vessel Act Request for Proposals" 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 9, 2007 and posted on Nov 9, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 11, 2008 Proposals received after the close date will not be considered.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $13,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 60 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- Applications must be received from the applicable state agency. Local governments and private marinas are eligible to receive subgrants from state agencies for eligible program purposes.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The FY2008 Clean Vessel Act Request for Proposals (Funding Opportunity Number CVA 08) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to support cleaner recreational boating and help reduce water pollution from boat sewage. Through the Clean Vessel Act (CFDA 15.616), the program focuses on expanding and sustaining the infrastructure and outreach needed to make proper sewage disposal practical and routine for recreational boaters. In plain terms, the grant is aimed at keeping sewage out of lakes, rivers, coastal waters, and marinas by funding the places and services boaters use to pump out and properly dispose of waste, along with education that encourages compliance and good habits.
Funding under this opportunity is intended for the construction, operation, and maintenance of recreational vessel sewage pumpout facilities. That can include building new pumpout stations, improving or rehabilitating existing systems, and supporting the ongoing upkeep required to keep them functional and available to the boating public. The program also supports educational initiatives that inform boaters about why proper sewage disposal matters, how and where to use pumpout services, and the environmental and public health impacts of illegal or improper discharge. The overall funding activity category is listed under Environment and Natural Resources, with a specific emphasis on recreational boating.
For FY2008, FWS anticipated making about 60 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $13.7 million. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect that federal funds must be paired with non-federal contributions according to program rules. While the announcement does not spell out the match percentage in the summary data provided, the presence of a matching requirement signals that states must plan budgets that include both federal grant funds and eligible matching resources.
Eligibility is limited at the application level to state governments. Applications must be submitted by the applicable state agency, which serves as the official applicant and grant recipient. Although local governments and private marinas cannot apply directly to FWS under this particular announcement, they can still participate by receiving subgrants from their state agency for eligible Clean Vessel Act purposes. This structure is designed to let states coordinate priorities and ensure pumpout services and boating education are planned and delivered in a consistent way across waters that see recreational boating activity.
Key dates for the opportunity reflect a firm submission window. The opportunity was posted and created on November 9, 2007, and the original (and current) closing date was January 11, 2008. The notice states that proposals received after the closing date would not be considered, so timeliness was treated as a strict requirement. The archive date for the opportunity was February 10, 2008, indicating when the listing was slated to be removed from active circulation after the application period.
Applicants needing more information were directed to an additional information link for the Clean Vessel Act Grant Program, and the listed contact for access issues and program coordination was Brian Bohnsack, Fish and Wildlife Biologist and National Clean Vessel Act Coordinator, reachable by phone at 703-358-1801.
FY2008 Clean Vessel Act (CVA 08) Grant - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FY2008 Clean Vessel Act Request for Proposals (CVA 08)?
The FY2008 Clean Vessel Act Request for Proposals (Funding Opportunity Number CVA 08) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). It supports cleaner recreational boating and helps reduce water pollution caused by boat sewage by funding pumpout infrastructure and related education/outreach.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The program is designed to keep sewage out of lakes, rivers, coastal waters, and marinas by making proper sewage disposal practical and routine for recreational boaters. It does this by funding pumpout facilities (and their ongoing functionality) and educational efforts that encourage correct use and compliance.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
This opportunity is associated with the Clean Vessel Act program under CFDA 15.616.
Who administers the grant?
The grant is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What types of projects can be funded?
Funding is intended for the construction, operation, and maintenance of recreational vessel sewage pumpout facilities. It can also support educational initiatives that inform boaters about proper sewage disposal and the impacts of illegal or improper discharge.
Does the grant fund new pumpout stations?
Yes. Eligible activities include building new recreational vessel sewage pumpout facilities.
Can funding be used to improve or rehabilitate existing pumpout systems?
Yes. The opportunity includes improving or rehabilitating existing pumpout systems as an eligible use of funds.
Can funding be used for ongoing operation and maintenance of pumpout facilities?
Yes. The program supports the operation and maintenance needed to keep pumpout facilities functional and available to the boating public.
Are educational or outreach activities eligible under this opportunity?
Yes. The program supports educational initiatives to inform recreational boaters about why proper sewage disposal matters, how and where to use pumpout services, and the environmental and public health impacts of illegal or improper discharge.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The overall funding activity category is Environment and Natural Resources, with a specific emphasis on recreational boating.
How many awards did FWS anticipate making for FY2008?
For FY2008, FWS anticipated making about 60 awards.
What was the estimated total funding level for FY2008?
The estimated total funding level for FY2008 was $13.7 million.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning federal funds must be paired with non-federal contributions according to program rules.
Is the match percentage stated in the summary information provided?
No. The summary information provided indicates that a matching requirement exists, but it does not specify the match percentage.
Who is eligible to apply as the primary applicant?
Eligibility is limited to state governments at the application level. Applications must be submitted by the applicable state agency, which serves as the official applicant and grant recipient.
Can local governments apply directly to FWS under this announcement?
No. Local governments cannot apply directly to FWS under this particular announcement, based on the eligibility described.
Can private marinas apply directly to FWS under this announcement?
No. Private marinas cannot apply directly to FWS under this particular announcement, based on the eligibility described.
If local governments or marinas cannot apply directly, can they still participate?
Yes. Local governments and private marinas may participate by receiving subgrants from their state agency for eligible Clean Vessel Act purposes.
Why does the program use a state applicant/subgrant structure?
The described structure is intended to let states coordinate priorities and ensure pumpout services and boating education are planned and delivered consistently across waters with recreational boating activity.
When was the opportunity posted/created?
The opportunity was posted and created on November 9, 2007.
What was the application closing date?
The original (and current) closing date listed for the opportunity was January 11, 2008.
Are late proposals accepted?
No. The notice states that proposals received after the closing date would not be considered, meaning timeliness was treated as a strict requirement.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date for the opportunity was February 10, 2008.
Where were applicants directed for additional information?
Applicants needing more information were directed to an additional information link for the Clean Vessel Act Grant Program.
Who is the listed point of contact for access issues and program coordination?
The listed contact was Brian Bohnsack, Fish and Wildlife Biologist and National Clean Vessel Act Coordinator.
How can the listed contact be reached by phone?
Brian Bohnsack was reachable by phone at 703-358-1801.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification)
Next opportunity: MEPI Student Leaders Program
Previous opportunity: Future Leaders Exchange Civic Education Workshop
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for CVA 08
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (CVA 08) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Prairie Pothole Joint Venture Apply for FWS R6 MB080082 Funding Number: FWS R6 MB080082 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Prairie Pothole Joint Venture Apply for FWS R6 MB080086 Funding Number: FWS R6 MB080086 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $120,000 |
| Marine Turtle Conservation Fund Apply for MTCF09 Funding Number: MTCF09 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Wildlife Without Borders Mexico Apply for WWBMX09 Funding Number: WWBMX09 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Wildlife Without Borders Latin America the Caribbean Apply for WWBLAC09 Funding Number: WWBLAC09 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Wildlife Without Borders Mexico Apply for WWBMX10 Funding Number: WWBMX10 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Wildlife Without Borders Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Fund Apply for DICWWBCEACF Funding Number: DICWWBCEACF Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Wildlife Without Borders Mexico Apply for WWBMX11 Funding Number: WWBMX11 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Marine Turtle Conservation Fund 2011 Apply for MTCF11 Funding Number: MTCF11 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act Apply for DOI GRANTS 102204 002 Funding Number: DOI GRANTS 102204 002 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Culturally Responsive School Programs Apply for P13AS00012 Funding Number: P13AS00012 Agency: National Park Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $58,064 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "CVA 08", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.