Opportunity Information: Apply for F23AS00407
The FY 2023 Clean Vessel Act (CVA) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F23AS00407) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.616. It traces back to the Clean Vessel Act of 1992, which was signed into law on November 4, 1992 and codified at 33 U.S.C. 1322. The Act amended the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (also known as the Wallop-Breaux Act, 16 U.S.C. 777) and created the Clean Vessel Act Grant Program to reduce pollution from recreational vessels by improving access to sewage pumpout and waste reception infrastructure. In practical terms, this program is meant to keep human waste and related pollutants out of waterways by making it easier and more appealing for boaters to dispose of sewage properly.
The core purpose of the CVA program is to provide funding that states and eligible jurisdictions can use to build out and sustain the facilities recreational boaters need. Funded activities include the construction of new pumpout stations and waste reception facilities, as well as the renovation of existing facilities when they need upgrades or repairs. The program also supports the ongoing operation and maintenance of these systems, recognizing that simply installing equipment is not enough if it later becomes unreliable or unusable. In addition to physical infrastructure, the CVA also funds efforts to educate and inform boaters about the use, benefits, and availability of pumpout stations and waste reception facilities, which helps ensure the equipment is actually used and that boaters know where to find it.
Eligibility is limited to governor-designated state agencies in the 50 states, along with the Mayor-designated agency in the District of Columbia, and designated agencies for certain U.S. commonwealths and territories. Specifically, eligible applicants include the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, plus the territories of Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The opportunity is not open to local governments, nonprofits, marinas, universities, or private entities applying on their own; those groups typically need to work through their state agency if they want to participate indirectly. If an organization is unsure whether it qualifies, the notice directs applicants to consult the national contact listed in the full announcement or reach out to the appropriate Regional Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) office.
For this funding cycle, the program is offered as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) within the Natural Resources activity category. The posted award ceiling is $1,500,000. The opportunity record shows an original closing date of November 22, 2022, and a creation date of July 29, 2022. While the notice references expected awards, the exact count is not specified in the provided source text. Additional background and program details are available through the Fish and Wildlife Service CVA program page at http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/CVA/CVA.htm.
The announcement also provides regional points of contact to guide eligible state and territorial agencies. These include: Chris Swenson (American Samoa, Hawaii) at ChrisSwenson@fws.gov, 503-231-6758; Ruth Utzurrum (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam) at RuthUtzurrum@fws.gov, 503-231-2083; Heidi Nelson (Idaho, Oregon, Washington) at HeidiNelson@fws.gov, 503-231-2096; Brian Hobbs (Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas) at BrianHobbs@fws.gov, 505-248-7476; Craig Kelling (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin) at Craig_Kelling@fws.gov, 612-713-5385; Scott White (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands) at ScottWhite@fws.gov, 404-679-7113; Bill Perry (Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia) at BillPerry@fws.gov, 413-253-8302; Michael Cotter (Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming) at MichaelCotter@fws.gov, 303-236-8179; Cary Myler (Alaska) at CaryMyler@fws.gov, 907-351-7989; and Julie Hana (California, Nevada) at JulieHana@fws.gov, 916-414-6507. These contacts are essentially the front door for questions about eligibility, regional priorities, and program administration for each jurisdiction.Apply for F23AS00407
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "F23AS00407 - FY 2023 Clean Vessel Act (CVA)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.616.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2022-07-29.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-11-22. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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