Clean Vessel Assistance Program - Operation and Maintenance Grant

Clean Vessel Assistance Program - Operation and Maintenance Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: September 09, 2025

Summary

The Clean Vessel Assistance Program's Operation and Maintenance Grant supports marinas in maintaining pumpout stations by covering up to 75% of eligible costs, with a maximum of $2,000 for land-based facilities and $5,000 for pumpout boats. Grants are intended for routine replacement items and annual costs, not major repairs. Facilities must adhere to the Clean Vessel Act, including maintaining accessible services and tracking user fees. Funding applications are continuously accepted.

Overview

NOTE: Funding is currently available and applications are accepted on a continuous basis. Clean Vessel Assistance Program The Clean Vessel Assistance Program (CVAP) provides three types of grants to marinas for the installation, renovation, and replacement of pumpout stations for the removal and disposal of recreational boater septic waste. The program is federally funded through the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and is administered by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation. CVAP funding is supported through the Sport Fish Restoration fund and your purchase of fishing equipment and motor boat fuels. CVAP is a reimbursement grant program, and funding is not disbursed until all payments are made and the project is complete. Operation and Maintenance Grant The Clean Vessel Assistance Program's Operation and Maintenance Grant is intended for routine replacement items and costs incurred annually and not for major repairs. If major replacement or upgrade of a facility is necessary, please apply through the Construction and Upgrade grant program. Grants are provided for up to 75% of eligible costs up to $2,000 for land-based pumpout facilities and $5,000 for pumpout boats.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible for (O&M) grant funds, the facility must meet all criteria of the Clean Vessel Act, including:The maximum pumpout user fee of $5.00 per pumpout cannot be exceeded unless written approval has been received from New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC).Facility must be accessible by the general public and open reasonable hours, determined as a minimum of business hours at least five days per week.Rinse water must be provided in close proximity to the pumpout. A potty wand must be provided at any facility that does not also provide a dump station. The purpose of the potty wand is to facilitate disposal from portable toilets. Replacement of this part may be claimed as an O&M expense.Signs & Flags must be posted crediting the CVAP Program for the project. These are provided by EFC. Contact EFC if a new sign or flag is required. Eligible Expenses:Land-Based Stationary or Mobile FacilityEmptying of the holding tank by a permitted waste hauler for pumpout waste costs only. If the holding tank is used for waste from other sources these costs will be pro-rated. Start-up/placement costs for the season and costs to winterize the unit at the end of the season. Costs for routine maintenance and upkeep to the system that are directly related to the pumpout unit itself, such as new hoses, less costly replacement parts, plumbing and/or electrical parts, etc. A maximum reimbursement of $500 will be considered for any marina that provides an attendant that is available to assist with pumpout use at least 120 hours per year. Land-Based Facility that Provides Services to Pumpout Boats:Any applicant that operates a stationary, land-based pumpout facility and provides support for a pumpout boat may be eligible for additional funding. An additional $2,250 can be requested if the land-based facility has a holding tank for waste disposal and incurs additional costs for waste disposal because they accept offloading waste from a pumpout boat, or have other costs directly associated with supporting the operation of the pumpout boat.Pumpout Boat:Costs for fuel, oil, and routine maintenance for a pumpout boat. Costs to unwrap the boat for the season and to shrink wrap the boat for the winter. Reimbursement will be allowed for personnel costs to provide service form a pumpout boat not to exceed the total reimbursable amount of $5,000. Dock fees, if required. Costs to offload waste. Hepatitis shots for pumpout boat personnel. Pumpout boat insurance.Either Land-Based or Pumpout Boat:A flat administration reimbursement of $250 will be applied to any facility that submits completed "Pumpout Usage Log" forms to EFC with their request for funding. The information on this form will assist NYS in determining usage for long-term planning. A facility that charges a fee for pumpout use is required to track fees collected and must report the fees with O&M costs in order to receive funding through the CVAP O&M program. The completed log may also be used to track this income and is an acceptable proof of receipts.Facilities that charge for pumpout use will be required to account for the funds that are collected. The total amount of user fees collected must be subtracted from the costs claimed prior to determining the 75% level of funding.