F25AS00428 - FY 2025 Clean Vessel Act (CVA)
ID: 356033Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

State Governments

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "F25AS00428 - FY 2025 Clean Vessel Act (CVA)" aimed at supporting state governments in constructing, renovating, operating, and maintaining pumpout stations and waste reception facilities for recreational boaters. This funding initiative, established under the Clean Vessel Act of 1992, is crucial for promoting environmental stewardship by ensuring proper waste disposal from boats, thereby protecting water quality in U.S. waters. Eligible applicants include Governor-designated state agencies across the United States and its territories, with a total estimated program funding of $15 million and individual awards ranging from $0 to $1.5 million. Applications must be submitted electronically by November 25, 2024, and interested parties can reach out to Brad Gunn at brad_gunn@fws.gov for further information.

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