F26AS00013 FY 2026 Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Notice of Funding Opportunity

The Clean Vessel Act Grant Program provides funding to designated agencies of U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain pumpout stations and waste reception facilities for recreational vessels. The program aims to prevent waste disposal into public waterways and improve recreational boating opportunities. Eligible applicants can apply for up to $1,500,000 in federal funding, with a required 25% matching share. The program has a cost-sharing requirement, and applicants must provide detailed information about cost sharing in their application. Some key points to consider: • Eligible activities include education and information activities, construction and renovation of pumpout and dump stations, and administration and coordination of a state-level CVA program. • Ineligible activities include law enforcement activities, construction or renovation of upland restroom facilities, and construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of onsite sewage treatment plants. • The program requires a cost-sharing match of 25% of the total project cost. • The federal share of the award may not exceed 75% of the total project cost. • The program has a simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.