2027 Federal Clean Vessel Act Grants

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Boating Division in Connecticut is offering federally funded grants under the 2027 Federal Clean Vessel Act program to support the development of boat sewage disposal facilities, including both fixed and mobile units. Eligible projects may receive reimbursement of up to 75 percent of qualified costs, aimed at improving water quality by reducing sewage discharge from recreational vessels. This solicitation, identified as DEEP-2026-018-MM, was posted on June 25, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses set for September 4, 2026. The program is open to entities eligible under state and local government funding guidelines and is administered through the Connecticut state procurement system. All applications must be submitted through the designated portal, and inquiries should be directed to Tricia Bari, the primary point of contact, via email at deep.boatingcva@ct.gov. Projects must align with federal and state environmental objectives and be located within Connecticut.