The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offers the Clean Vessel Act (CVA) grant to improve water quality by facilitating proper recreational boat sewage disposal. This grant provides federal funding to states, enabling them to establish and maintain pumpout and dump stations for Marine Sanitation Devices (MSDs). Aimed at preventing wastewater discharge from the nation’s 13 million recreational boats, CVA protects vital aquatic ecosystems. Funded by excise taxes from motorboat fuel and fishing equipment, it’s a ‘user pay, user benefit’ program. Annually, CVA grants, expected to be around $14 million, support efforts that have resulted in over 5,500 facilities. These efforts divert millions of gallons of sewage, significantly enhancing water quality for public use and environmental health.
Opportunity ID: 114053
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-CVA-12 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Clean Vessel Act Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 35 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.616 — Clean Vessel Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 12, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 16, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 02, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 02, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 02, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Recreational boating is a popular activity in the U.S. There are approximately 13 million registered boats in the U.S., and each year over 70 million people enjoy a host of water-based recreational opportunities, such as fishing, cruising, waterskiing, and spending time with family and friends. Many recreational boats are equipped with on-board toilets and wastewater holding tanks, known as Marine Sanitation Devices (MSDs). Proper disposal of recreational boat-related sewage is important in preserving and improving water quality in the country�s vital aquatic ecosystems. CVA provides States with Federal funding to support their ongoing efforts to improve recreational boating opportunities and provide boaters with clean, efficient facilities to prevent waste disposal into public waterways and other ecosystems. CVA is one of the Service�s �user pay, user benefit� grant programs. Excise taxes paid through motorboat fuel and sport fishing equipment purchases go into the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. Approximately two percent of the trust fund is available for CVA grants each fiscal year. This year, we expect CVA to fund approximately $14 million in grants. Each year pumpouts and dump stations funded through CVA and matched with State, local, and/or private funds have a large impact on reducing the amount of potential waste in our nation�s waters. This has resulted in tremendous benefits such as improved water quality for public drinking water supplies, river ecosystems, and shellfish beds, convenient service for boaters on U.S. navigable waters, and boaters who are informed of how best to dispose of vessel sewage. Since the inception of CVA, the grant program has funded over 5,500 pumpouts and dump stations. Through dedication of the States, private marinas, the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council, States Organization for Boating Access, environmental groups, and the boating public, millions of gallons of sewage have been diverted from polluting U.S. waters each year. These groups have also been instrumental in maintaining and operating the facilities in working order and providing information for the boating public regarding the importance of keeping our waters clean by using pumpout and dump stations. The program slogan is: Keep Our Water Clean – Use Pumpouts. |
| Link to Additional Information: | CVA Request for Applications – Read before Applying |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christy Vigfusson, 703-358-1748
christy_vigfusson@fws.gov Email:christy_vigfusson@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2011 | ||
| Nov 16, 2011 | ||
| Nov 16, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-CVA-12 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Clean Vessel Act Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 35 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.616 — Clean Vessel Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 12, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 16, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 02, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 02, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 02, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Recreational boating is a popular activity in the U.S. There are approximately 13 million registered boats in the U.S., and each year over 70 million people enjoy a host of water-based recreational opportunities, such as fishing, cruising, waterskiing, and spending time with family and friends. Many recreational boats are equipped with on-board toilets and wastewater holding tanks, known as Marine Sanitation Devices (MSDs). Proper disposal of recreational boat-related sewage is important in preserving and improving water quality in the country�s vital aquatic ecosystems. CVA provides States with Federal funding to support their ongoing efforts to improve recreational boating opportunities and provide boaters with clean, efficient facilities to prevent waste disposal into public waterways and other ecosystems. CVA is one of the Service�s �user pay, user benefit� grant programs. Excise taxes paid through motorboat fuel and sport fishing equipment purchases go into the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. Approximately two percent of the trust fund is available for CVA grants each fiscal year. This year, we expect CVA to fund approximately $14 million in grants. Each year pumpouts and dump stations funded through CVA and matched with State, local, and/or private funds have a large impact on reducing the amount of potential waste in our nation�s waters. This has resulted in tremendous benefits such as improved water quality for public drinking water supplies, river ecosystems, and shellfish beds, convenient service for boaters on U.S. navigable waters, and boaters who are informed of how best to dispose of vessel sewage. Since the inception of CVA, the grant program has funded over 5,500 pumpouts and dump stations. Through dedication of the States, private marinas, the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council, States Organization for Boating Access, environmental groups, and the boating public, millions of gallons of sewage have been diverted from polluting U.S. waters each year. These groups have also been instrumental in maintaining and operating the facilities in working order and providing information for the boating public regarding the importance of keeping our waters clean by using pumpout and dump stations. The program slogan is: Keep Our Water Clean – Use Pumpouts. |
| Link to Additional Information: | CVA Request for Applications – Read before Applying |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christy Vigfusson, 703-358-1748
christy_vigfusson@fws.gov Email:christy_vigfusson@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-CVA-12 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Clean Vessel Act Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 35 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.616 — Clean Vessel Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 16, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 02, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 02, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Recreational boating is a popular activity in the U.S. There are approximately 13 million registered boats in the U.S., and each year over 70 million people enjoy a host of water-based recreational opportunities, such as fishing, cruising, waterskiing, and spending time with family and friends. Many recreational boats are equipped with on-board toilets and wastewater holding tanks, known as Marine Sanitation Devices (MSDs). Proper disposal of recreational boat-related sewage is important in preserving and improving water quality in the country�s vital aquatic ecosystems. CVA provides States with Federal funding to support their ongoing efforts to improve recreational boating opportunities and provide boaters with clean, efficient facilities to prevent waste disposal into public waterways and other ecosystems. CVA is one of the Service�s �user pay, user benefit� grant programs. Excise taxes paid through motorboat fuel and sport fishing equipment purchases go into the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. Approximately two percent of the trust fund is available for CVA grants each fiscal year. This year, we expect CVA to fund approximately $14 million in grants. Each year pumpouts and dump stations funded through CVA and matched with State, local, and/or private funds have a large impact on reducing the amount of potential waste in our nation�s waters. This has resulted in tremendous benefits such as improved water quality for public drinking water supplies, river ecosystems, and shellfish beds, convenient service for boaters on U.S. navigable waters, and boaters who are informed of how best to dispose of vessel sewage. Since the inception of CVA, the grant program has funded over 5,500 pumpouts and dump stations. Through dedication of the States, private marinas, the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council, States Organization for Boating Access, environmental groups, and the boating public, millions of gallons of sewage have been diverted from polluting U.S. waters each year. These groups have also been instrumental in maintaining and operating the facilities in working order and providing information for the boating public regarding the importance of keeping our waters clean by using pumpout and dump stations. The program slogan is: Keep Our Water Clean – Use Pumpouts. |
| Link to Additional Information: | CVA Request for Applications – Read before Applying |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christy Vigfusson, 703-358-1748
christy_vigfusson@fws.gov Email:christy_vigfusson@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-CVA-12 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Clean Vessel Act Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 35 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.616 — Clean Vessel Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 16, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 02, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 01, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are the Governor-designated State agencies in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, and the territories of Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa. The designated agency is often a State natural resource or fish and wildlife agency.
Coastal State � A State of the United States in, or bordering on, the Atlantic, Pacific, or Arctic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, Long Island Sound, or one or more of the Great Lakes. The term also includes Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Alaska is eligible as a coastal State for the purposes of CVA. Inland State – A State which is not a coastal State as defined above. The District of Columbia and American Samoa are included as inland States. American Samoa is defined as an inland State because the ratio of number of recreational vessels to number of shoreline miles is less than one. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Recreational boating is a popular activity in the U.S. There are approximately 13 million registered boats in the U.S., and each year over 70 million people enjoy a host of water-based recreational opportunities, such as fishing, cruising, waterskiing, and spending time with family and friends. Many recreational boats are equipped with on-board toilets and wastewater holding tanks, known as Marine Sanitation Devices (MSDs). Proper disposal of recreational boat-related sewage is important in preserving and improving water quality in the country�s vital aquatic ecosystems. CVA provides States with Federal funding to support their ongoing efforts to improve recreational boating opportunities and provide boaters with clean, efficient facilities to prevent waste disposal into public waterways and other ecosystems.
CVA is one of the Service�s �user pay, user benefit� grant programs. Excise taxes paid through motorboat fuel and sport fishing equipment purchases go into the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. Approximately two percent of the trust fund is available for CVA grants each fiscal year. This year, we expect CVA to fund approximately $14 million in grants. Each year pumpouts and dump stations funded through CVA and matched with State, local, and/or private funds have a large impact on reducing the amount of potential waste in our nation�s waters. This has resulted in tremendous benefits such as improved water quality for public drinking water supplies, river ecosystems, and shellfish beds, convenient service for boaters on U.S. navigable waters, and boaters who are informed of how best to dispose of vessel sewage. Since the inception of CVA, the grant program has funded over 5,500 pumpouts and dump stations. Through dedication of the States, private marinas, the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council, States Organization for Boating Access, environmental groups, and the boating public, millions of gallons of sewage have been diverted from polluting U.S. waters each year. These groups have also been instrumental in maintaining and operating the facilities in working order and providing information for the boating public regarding the importance of keeping our waters clean by using pumpout and dump stations. The program slogan is: Keep Our Water Clean – Use Pumpouts. |
| Link to Additional Information: | CVA Request for Applications – Read before Applying |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christy Vigfusson
Biologist – Grants Phone 703-358-1748 Email:christy_vigfusson@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 114053 Full Announcement-1 -> cva fy 2012 rfa.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christy Vigfusson, 703-358-1748 christy_vigfusson@fws.gov Email: christy_vigfusson@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.616 | PKG00071611 | Aug 12, 2011 | Dec 02, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
114053 SF424-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
114053 Budget-1.1.pdf
114053 Project-1.1.pdf
114053 SF424A-1.0.pdf
114053 SF424B-1.1.pdf
114053 SF424D-1.1.pdf
114053 SF424C-1.0.pdf
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