The grant program is established under the federal 1992 Clean Vessel Act. The goal of the Clean Vessel Act is to make pumpout stations readily available and significantly more convenient for recreational boaters and marina operators.. This grant program provides a 75%-25% matching grant for the installation and or renovation of marine sewage pumpout stations.

Funding is available to marinas (private, commercial, residential and municipal), gas/service docks, fish houses/seafood dealers, and other boat docking facilities

Eligible grant activities include the construction, renovation, planning and engineering for pumpout stations, including necessary piping to connect to the marina sewage system. Modification of existing on-site septic systems is allowed provided that such a modification is necessary to handle the additional flow generated by the pumpout stations. Repair and/or replacement of pumpout and dump stations damaged or destroyed during storms is also an eligible activity. For more information click here.