Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation received a $158,335 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, effective July 1, 2025, through July 1, 2027, under the Clean Vessel Act (CVA) program (CFDA 15.616). This award supports the development and enhancement of sewage pumpout stations and waste reception facilities for recreational boaters across New York State, addressing the significant demand for marine sanitation infrastructure in the state's extensive waterways. The CVA program, administered by the Fish and Wildlife Service, provides federal funding to states for constructing, renovating, operating, and maintaining pumpout facilities that enable proper disposal of marine sanitation waste and reduce water pollution.

Under this award, NYS EFC will implement projects that may include installing or upgrading stationary pumpout facilities, acquiring mobile pumpout equipment, and potentially supporting related boater education and outreach initiatives to promote proper use of these facilities. The two-year project period aligns with the program's standard performance timeframe, and the funding represents targeted federal investment in recreational boating infrastructure that serves the general public, recreational boaters, municipalities, and private marinas throughout New York State.