The Clean Vessel Act Grant Program helps states and territories provide facilities for recreational boaters to properly dispose of waste, preventing pollution in public waterways. This funding aims to enhance recreational boating opportunities by supporting waste management infrastructure.
Who it's for: This grant is for state government agencies in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a designated state agency
- Lack of cost-sharing or matching funds
- Incomplete application
- Application submitted after the deadline
What You May Need
- Proof of state agency designation
- Cost-sharing or matching fund details
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Environmental impact assessment
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Past performance documentation if applicable
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Ensure cost-sharing requirements are met
- Strict adherence to environmental regulations
- Projects must align with the Clean Vessel Act goals
- Late applications will not be considered
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are state government agencies from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These agencies must be designated to manage the Clean Vessel Act program in their respective regions.
Overview
This grant is for state government agencies in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a designated state agency
- Lack of cost-sharing or matching funds
- Incomplete application
- Application submitted after the deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to build or improve facilities that help recreational boaters dispose of waste properly, thereby reducing pollution in public waterways.
Total Program Funding
$15,000,000
Expected Awards
34
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Apr 24, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 22, 2026(39 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 31, 2030
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a designated state agency
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Outline a budget and cost-sharing plan
- Gather necessary environmental assessments
- Register or update registration in SAM
- Submit application by July 22, 2026