Apply for a CVA Grant

Public Access   

• To receive CVA funds, facilities must provide public access to pumpout equipment. It does not matter if the facility is private. If the public has access to and is welcome to use the pumpout equipment, the facility is eligible to apply for funding.

Pumpout Fees

• Grant recipients are encouraged to offer pumpout services free of charge. However, facilities receiving CVA funds are allowed to charge up to $5.00 per vessel for pumpouts. Proceeds from pumpout fees must be used exclusively to defray the cost of operation and maintenance of the pumpout equipment.
• Facilities that charge pumpout fees are required to account for them in their quarterly pumpout reports.

Application

• The pages below contain helpful tips and definitions to assist in completing the CVA Application's budget tables. 
  • Estimated Project Budget Guide
  • Hourly Rate of Pay for Grant Reimbursement Guide
  • CVA Application Supporting Documents

Permits

• Facilities must have all permits applicable to the pumpout project in place before any work begins. Failure to obtain required permits prior to placing a pumpout system/equipment into operation can result in enforcement actions and civil penalties.

Site Visit

• Prior to approving funding for purchase and installation of pumpout equipment and upon the discretion of the program administrator, CVA Staff will visit your facility. They will determine if any permits are needed for your project and to ensure that the proposed pumpout location allows for proper sewage disposal.
• This is not a regulatory visit. This visit allows DEP staff to provide guidance on the project and answer any questions you may have.