Clean Vessel Act Grants Available for Boating Facilities

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has announced the availability of Pumpout Grant funds through the Clean Vessel Act grant program. Townships that own and operate boating facilities open to the general boating public are eligible to apply through October 23, 2023.  

Grants awarded through this program will reimburse recipients for up to 75% of the installation cost of pump-out and dump stations, including the cost of new equipment or the renovation or upgrading of existing equipment, as well as necessary pumps, piping, fitting, lift stations, on-site holding tanks, pier or dock modifications, signs, permits, and other miscellaneous equipment needed for a complete and efficient station.   

For more information, including a link to the Clean Vessel Act Guidebook, visit PFBC’s website or contact Mark McLaughlin at markmclaug@pa.gov