Pumpout Station Grants for Marinas

Pumpout Station Grants for Marinas

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Amount: Up to US $20,000
Last Updated: March 17, 2026

Summary

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers grants of up to $15,000 for marinas to install marine sewage pumpout facilities, enhancing water quality by providing boaters with proper waste disposal options. This program, funded by the Federal Clean Vessel Act and the Maryland Waterway Improvement Fund, also supports reimbursement for pumpout operations and maintenance, ensuring marinas can effectively manage sewage disposal and contribute to cleaner waterways.

Overview

The Department of Natural Resources provides a reimbursement of up to $20,000 to marinas for the purchase and installation of marine sewage pumpout facilities. Marinas that install these systems provide boaters with a proper method of disposing of their sewage and thus contribute to cleaning up Maryland waters. Grant funding is also available for a reimbursement of pumpout operations and pumpout operations and maintenance, pumpout upgrades and replacement. This program is funded by the Federal Clean Vessel Act (75%) with supporting funds (25%) from the Maryland Waterway Improvement Fund.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who Should Apply?Any public or private marina.The department is only allowed to reimburse a marina for the costs associated with purchasing and installing a pumpout.