CVA - Clean Vessel Act (FY25)

CVA - Clean Vessel Act (FY25)

Development of surveys and plans for installing sewage pumpouts and dump stations for recreational boats in the coastal zone of coastal States; and for construction of sewage pumpouts and dump stations for recreational boats; and for implementation of education programs.

Details

• Awarding Agency: Natural Resources
• CSFA Number: 422-20-0499
• CSFA Popular Name: CVA
• Assistance Listings Number: 15.616
• Announcement Type: Initial Announcement
• Award Type: Competitive
• Total Funding Available: $75,000.00
• Funding Sources: Federal Or Federal Pass Through
• Posted Date: 2024-09-01

Funding Source Description

Funds are available from the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund which receives money from an excise tax on fishing equipment, import duties on tackle and boats, and a motorboat fuel tax.

1. Development or renovation: Only the following components will be considered for submission to the Service for proposed funding.
• Construction (includes purchase and installation) of pumpout stations and waste reception facilities (i.e. dump stations) for use by boaters.
• Renovation of pumpout stations and waste reception facilities.
• Construction or renovation of facilities used to transport sewage to sewage treatment plants.
• Installation of bleed-in facilities (i.e. hook-ups) needed to transport sewage to sewage treatment plants.
• Purchase of informational signs, program signs, and symbols designating pumpout and dump stations.
• Construction of dock space used for the sole purpose of supporting the pumpout facility; prorating the cost may be considered if only a portion of a dock is used to station the pumpout facility.
• Surveys for significant archaeological features as needed to conduct an approved CVAGP project.

Allowable costs associated with these components may include only:
• Cost of materials acquired, consumed, or expended specifically for the purpose of the grant.
• Equipment and approved construction costs.
• Other items of expense incurred to complete the grant agreement.

Examples of allowable costs are:
• Advertising for bids.
• Legal expenses.
• Materials and supplies.
• Equipment and construction costs.

2. Ineligible or disallowed components: The following related activities will not be submitted to the Service for proposed funding.
• Operational costs.
• Maintenance costs.
• Activities that do not provide public benefits.
• Law enforcement activities.
• Construction or renovation of restroom facilities or on-site sewage treatment plants such as package treatment plants and septic systems, and municipal sewage treatment plants for primary and secondary treatment.
• Labor performed by your employees (i.e. force account) or other costs for personal services or fringe benefits.
• Interest on loans.

State Award Notices

After the USFWS approves the grant, the state will be notified by email and/or letter of any final requirements before the grant can be awarded. Once all the final requirements have been completed, an original of the Grant Agreement between DNR and the applicant will be sent for the applicant to sign both and return. Then the DNR Director
will also sign the agreement. One copy will remain with DNR. The other copy will be returned to the applicant.
Only after the Grant Agreement has been signed by the Director can expenses be incurred for grant reimbursement. Any expenses incurred outside of the grant period (before or after) are at the applicant’s risk and are not eligible either as match or for reimbursement related to the grant.

Reporting

Performance Reporting: The subrecipient shall be required to provide reporting of its activities under this project. The DNR may withhold or suspend payment if the subrecipient fails to submit the required reports. The following reports are required under this Agreement:
a) Quarterly Progress Reports: If the amount of grant funds awarded exceeds $25,000.00, the subrecipient is required to provide to the DNR quarterly progress reports that describe the progress of the project and expenditures of funds according to the budget line items as detailed in the approved Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance. The
Quarterly Progress Report will be due as follows:

Period of Work Quarterly Progress Report Due Before
January 1 – March 31 April 30
April 1 – June 30 July 31
July 1 – September 30 October 31
October 1 – December 31 January 31

Annual or Final Report: The subrecipient shall submit a written Final Report to the department no later than 30 days following the completion of the Project or the ending date of the grant agreement, whichever is earlier, in accordance with the applicable administrative rules. The Final Report shall include:
• Grant Agreement Number
• Subrecipient name, address and telephone number
• Time-frame of the report
• Name and telephone number or e-mail address of subrecipient representative
completing the report
• Project objective as described in the application and grant agreement
• Completed Project description,
• Summary of the Project accomplishments
• Total project expenditures itemized
o Name and address of vendor
o Item description identifying details
o Quantity purchased
o Date item purchased
Failure to provide reports in a timely fashion shall render the subrecipient ineligible to receive payments under the current grant award and make them ineligible for future awards.

Additional Information

https://dnr.illinois.gov/grants/cleanvesselact.html

https://www.fws.gov/program/clean-vessel-act

https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/opportunities/instructions/PKG00282828-instructions.pdf